Mells Church First School 
Snowdrop Class
Welcome to Snowdrop Class!
Snowdrop Class are taught by Miss Brown in the mornings and Mr Shipway in the afternoons.
'Welcome to Term 1'
This term is all about helping the children settle happily into their new classroom, become familiar with school routines, and build positive friendships. Creating a safe, nurturing environment is our priority as the children begin their learning journey together.
Our topic is Marvellous Me, where we will explore what makes each of us special and unique. Through stories, discussions and play, the children will learn about their feelings and emotions. They will also be introduced to The Colour Monster, using their own Mini Me characters to help communicate how they are feeling throughout the day.
As the season changes, we will celebrate Harvest and discover the wonders of Autumn through a range of exciting, hands-on activities.
It’s a fun-filled term, and we can’t wait to share it with the children!
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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:
Drawing Club
Together, we will delve into the characters and setting, before enjoying two special Adventure Days, where the children invent their own exciting twists, characters or events linked to the story. Drawing Club helps make writing meaningful, enjoyable and fun, while building rich vocabulary, communication skills and a love of storytelling.
The Prime Areas (the building blocks for learning)
These develop first and are the most essential for children’s healthy development and future learning.
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Communication and Language
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Physical Development
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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.
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Literacy
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Mathematics
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Understanding the World
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Expressive Arts and Design
Phonics Links
RWI Progression EYFS 2025-26.pdf RWI Letter Formation.pdf Ditty Sheets Home Practice.pdf set 2 alien words.pdf Set 2 green words.pdf Set 2 Flashcards.pdf Set 1 alien words.pdf RWI Set 1 Green Words.pdf Set 1 RWI Flashcards.pdfWeekly Newsletters
Meet the Teacher Presentation September 2025
Meet the Teach 2025.pdfRE – Exploring Judaism and Special Celebrations
Over the last few weeks in RE, we have been exploring Judaism and learning about special events and festivals such as Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, and Bar and Bat Mitzvah. The children showed great curiosity and enjoyed learning about these important celebrations.
They then got imaginative and creative by building their own Sukkah, thinking carefully about its purpose and design. We also really enjoyed making our own shofars, which are linked to the Rosh Hashanah festival. The children had a fantastic time while deepening their understanding of these traditions.
Snowdrop Class – Art
In Snowdrop Class, we have been learning about Claes Oldenburg, a famous 3D sculptor. Inspired by his work, we used playdough and paper to create our own sculptures, just like his. The children showed great creativity and enjoyed bringing their ideas to life. In a previous lesson, we also drew our favourite sculptures that he created, looking closely at the shapes and details in his work.