Introduction

The first two rooms are based on a learning approach through play and through topics.  Children begin to enjoy more structure to their day.  The emphasis on learning through carefully planned play makes it an enjoyable experience for your children, as well as aiding in their areas of development.

Children are actively encouraged to participate in a variety of activities that are stimulating as well as being full of fun.  Incorporated into the day is: arts and crafts, music and movement, musical instruments, group singing and action songs, sand and water play, group and individual story time, creative play and the home corner, a wide range o large and small inset puzzles, big puzzles, matching and sorting games, construction toys.

In addition to the topics that the children enjoy, they begin to experiment with a broader range of materials as their understanding widens.  Basic number and colour activities become extended through activities such as: action songs, lotto games and the home corner and group discussion.  Children have individual assessments and evaluations that record their progress.

Children are encouraged to respect one another, establish friendships and enjoy sharing and turn taking as they continue with their development.  The concept of why, how and when begin to be understood and have meaning applied to them – offering plenty of opportunity for social interaction and encouraging individual as well as group discussion.

When your child is ready we begin visits to the next age group.  The visits are important ensuring that your child gains confidence enabling them to enjoy the beginning of the next stage of progress with a smooth transition into a new group.