Introduction

The next room is based on a further learning approach within the foundation stage, new books are introduced to this age group.  The careful structure of the day, ensures a balanced curriculum with opportunities to enjoy the importance of play.  The six areas of learning are incorporated within the daily plans.

The day commences with group discussion, involving and valuing each child’s ideas and opinions.  Individual discussion enables children to enthusiastically record their news through drawings and emergent writing which develops early letter formation.

Carefully planned activities enable children to participate in number and counting games, pre-writing and pre-reading activities.  Letter formation and recognition are being mastered at this stage.  Topics are an ideal way to extend a child’s existing knowledge and introduce new concepts and provide information.  We teach using phonics with flashcards.  Pattern and shape tracing cards encourage confident pencil control.  Children benefit from an extensive range of equipment and materials that are stimulating and enjoyable to use.  A wide variety of construction activities and jigsaws promote hand and eye co-ordination, as well as providing opportunity for group or individual development.

Early ready schemes are introduced with parent contact books enabling you to share the reading experience at home.  Children participate in a wide and varied range of activities which include arts and crafts, keen to express their ideas and proud to display their creations.  Children enjoy group singing, action songs and musical instruments.  Children have opportunities to enjoy group as well as individual story time.  Early science and exploration activities provide opportunity for interaction and understanding.  Children explore sand and water play.  Social interaction is promoted through the home corner, encouraging imaginative play which is an important part of a child’s development.  The well planned activities offer opportunities for individual and group learning.  Children enjoy building on existing skills and learning new ones.

Children have individual assessments and evaluations that record their progress. The well planned curriculum offers opportunities for individual and group learning.  Greater independence is encouraged in preparation for school.  Children follow a structure, which gives them a sound footing when they leave to start their first years at school.