Eaton - Reception EYFS 2025 - 2026
Miss Loren Rogers
Welcome to Eaton; the home of the Reception Class!
In EYFS, teacher led activities will be balanced with child initiated learning which will allow the staff to plan activities around ideas such as animals, pirates, fairies, plants, superheroes, dinosaurs and anything else that captures your child's imagination. The children access indoor and outdoor provision every day and can choose from a variety of activities that best suit them or interest them the most. We operate as an EYFS unit which consists of both our Pre-School and Reception children working together.
Spring term 2026
Our topic this term is Winter. We will be using our Pathways to Write text, A Walk in the Woods by Flora Martyn, to explore winter and seasonal changes.
Children will learn about winter animals, including why some animals like to sleep during the winter months, and will explore cold places such as the Arctic and Antarctica, comparing them to our own environment. We will make the most of our school grounds and Forest School area, bringing learning to life through outdoor experiences.
We will also be learning about Valentine’s Day, Chinese New Year and Shrove Tuesday. Through stories and activities, the children will learn that people celebrate special days in different ways, helping them to understand the wider world and learn about other cultures and traditions. We are also hoping to enjoy a special visit from The Storytent.
Eaton PE Sessions
This year PE will be on a Wednesday and a Thursday, please remember to wear your PE kit to school!
Eaton Outdoor learning Session
This year outdoor learning will be on a Monday. Please remember to bring your Forest School base layers to school and ensure you have wellies and waterproofs (labelled) in a bag. The weather is getting colder and we still aim to be outside as much as we can so please pack additional base layers, scarves, hats and gloves to keep your little ones warm!
Home Learning
The most important home learning activities for Reception children are i) to read their school reading books each night and ii) Practise using the phonics mat sent home to learn our sounds.
Early Essence Link - Early Essence
Eaton Phonics
Please refer to the “phonics” section of our website: Saighton C of E Primary School Phonics - ELS
Here you will find lots of useful resources to help support your child with their phonics journey.
Files to Download
Eaton - Reception EYFS: Events items
Prayer Meeting in the school hall, by Mrs Smith
Open Afternoon for prospective parents, by Mrs Smith
Forest School and After School Clubs start, by Mrs Smith

