21.01.2026 – Letter formation – Handwriting
In Sunflower Class we practise our letter formation in lots of different ways. Today we used paint to practise the ‘ee’ digraph.
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In Sunflower Class we practise our letter formation in lots of different ways. Today we used paint to practise the ‘ee’ digraph.
45The children like to explore their maths in different ways, we played a game to match number and quantity.
8This week our focus book has been Supertato. The Evil Pea has escaped in Sunflower class, he stole our number 3! The children have made traps, investigated and tried to capture the Evil Pea.
48The children heard the story of the Magi. We used different images to think about what they may have looked like and to retell the story. The children then took a journey, we discovered baby Jesus had been born!
43The children were excited to see ice in our outdoor area. We put water in a tray and some items over night to see if it would freeze. It did! The children loved exploring the ice.
42This afternoon we had a visit from Coverdale puppets and they performed their Christmas show called ‘Angel delight’. We found it funny and enjoyed seeing all the different puppets. We even had a little boogie to some fun music and songs throughout.
197The children in Reception are always working on their fine motor skills. This helps them to develop their writing skills by making their hands stronger.
53Early Years had a special visitor today. Christopher the Crocodile came to talk to us about brushing our teeth. We heard a story all about going to the dentist and had a practise of our own toothbrushing technique .
243Today, we got to care for our school chicks. We all had a turn of holding the chicks.
935Sunflower class have been learning about growing and changes. We have talked about how God shows his love all around us, giving us new life.
933Sunflower class have enjoyed their Mindful Movement times. We have been learning to do calming breaths and stretches to help us focus and feel relaxed.
339Today, Sunflower class found some interesting items in our classroom. Inside there was a new book, Little Red. We looked at the first page illustrations and discussed it, asking questions and making predictions. We then acted out how Little Red would have felt walking through the woods alone.
330Look out in your local Tesco when you are shopping. Please use the little blue tokens to vote for St Finbar’s EYFS at the following Tescos, tell your family and friends!
413This afternoon we had a PE session with coach Sam @Liverpool_SSP where we learnt how to move in lots of different ways. It was brilliant!
335We enjoyed listening to and talking about the poem take a deep breath by Joseph Coelho for
326Nursery are enjoying exploring emotions, our likes and dislikes, similarities and differences. We are celebrating all that makes us unique! ?
323Reception enjoyed a lovely picnic lunch today as a special treat from our lovely cook Jo. ?
330The phone hasn’t stopped ringing all day! We have been SO busy taking messages and sending orders.
328What a great first week! We have enjoyed played with old friends and making new.
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