The room is set up so that the children can straight away choose which activity they would like to get involved in, parents are welcome to stay and settle their child at their chosen activity and talk to the staff about any successes or concerns they wish to discuss.
During this section of the morning there will be a variety of activities set up for the children to explore such as :-
The book corner, role play activity, creative activity, the creative corner, construction, Small World Play, a turn taking game, mathematical activity, floor puzzle, language activity.
The children are encouraged to move around the activities and try anything new. During this time the staff interact with the children at their chosen activities and follow their interests. We also spend time observing the children and recording their progress. The activities provided are often planned around a theme though the children’s requests are fulfilled wherever possible.
9 am: The children arrive and are signed in by their parents and greeted by the staff.
9am – 10:30am: Free play.
10:30-10:45 : Tidy up time and then whole group story time
10:45-11:15: Wash hands, snack time
11:15-12:15: Outdoor play, or indoor music and movement activities if weather is really bad.
12:15-12:30 : Wash hands, get ready for lunch
12:30-12:50pm : Lunchtime All children bring their own packed lunch.
12:50pm – 1pm : Whole group story and home time for those not staying the whole day
1pm – 2:30pm : Free play, walk around the village, outdoor play or adult led activity such as playdough making.
2:45pm - 3pm Tidy up, quiet independent look at books and home time.
During this section of the morning there will be a variety of activities set up for the children to explore such as :-
The book corner, role play activity, creative activity, the creative corner, construction, Small World Play, a turn taking game, mathematical activity, floor puzzle, language activity.
The children are encouraged to move around the activities and try anything new. During this time the staff interact with the children at their chosen activities and follow their interests. We also spend time observing the children and recording their progress. The activities provided are often planned around a theme though the children’s requests are fulfilled wherever possible.
9 am: The children arrive and are signed in by their parents and greeted by the staff.
9am – 10:30am: Free play.
10:30-10:45 : Tidy up time and then whole group story time
10:45-11:15: Wash hands, snack time
11:15-12:15: Outdoor play, or indoor music and movement activities if weather is really bad.
12:15-12:30 : Wash hands, get ready for lunch
12:30-12:50pm : Lunchtime All children bring their own packed lunch.
12:50pm – 1pm : Whole group story and home time for those not staying the whole day
1pm – 2:30pm : Free play, walk around the village, outdoor play or adult led activity such as playdough making.
2:45pm - 3pm Tidy up, quiet independent look at books and home time.