Physical Development

We have a garden where our children can exercise their large motor skills like climbing, running and balancing. There are also tricycles where they develop co-ordination and spatial awareness. We also provide activities to develop hand and eye co-ordination.

Literacy

We provide activities related to literacy through the book corner where children can select a variety of books, sharing stories at circle time throughout the day, five books of the week that staff consistently read on a daily basis and writing areas with a variety of mark making equipment including shaving foam and cornflour.

Mathematics

We ensure learning mathematical concepts by providing materials for sorting, matching and measuring e.g. puzzles and coloured cubes, activities where children explore shape, size, weight and length e.g. cooking.

Understanding the World

We aim to introduce and extend the children's knowledge and understanding of science and the world around them by exploring natural materials and their properties e.g. sand, water and clay. We encourage outdoor pursuits through visits to the library and local shops and invite members from the local community such as a fire-fighter, police officer and dentist for talks and presentations to encourage personal and social awareness. We also introduce IT technology which opens up various avenues of learning. 

Expressive Arts and Design

We encourage expressive arts and design through storytelling, drama, role play, music and movement, drawing and painting with various medium, design and technology where children learn to use various tools like the scissors, glue spreaders and cello tape to create two- and three-dimensional models. Clay/playdough is also used to help children learn how to sculpt and develop a sensorial approach to learning.