Welcome to Snowdrop Class! 

Snowdrop Class are taught by Miss Brown in the mornings and Mr Shipway in the afternoons. 

This term we will learn about ourselves, each other and our wider school community. They will make new friends and discover new concepts together. We introduce the children to the day-to-day routines and expectations at school. Using inspiring books, the children will engage in a range of activities, to broaden their knowledge and experiences, beyond prior learning. We hope to support our new Snowdrops, so that they feel safe, happy and enthused about the year ahead. 

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is the framework used in nurseries, preschools, and reception classes in England for children from birth to age 5. It sets the standards for learning, development, and care to ensure children are given the best start in life. The EYFS is built around seven areas of learning and development. These are divided into three prime areas and four specific areas:

The Prime Areas (the building blocks for learning)

These develop first and are the most essential for children’s healthy development and future learning.

• Communication and Language

• Physical Development

• Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED)

The Specific Areas (which build on the prime areas)

As children grow, these areas help them extend their learning.

• Literacy

• Mathematics

• Understanding the World

• Expressive Arts and Design

This year we are excited to be starting Drawing Club in EYFS! Drawing Club supports children in their creativity and imagination whilst learning the basics of letter formation, drawing and most importantly enjoying stories and animations. We will be holding a parent workshop on the 10th November after school to explain the process of Drawing Club. 

ART

We have started our learning for this term. Looking at the artist Mary Haslund and working our drawing skills. Over the next few weeks we will continue to work on our drawing skills and think carefully about what we can produce by working hard on our fine motor and drawing skills