When the children arrive they are individually welcomed and are free to choose their activities, some of which have been set out by the teachers. These could include printing, sticking, playdough, puzzles, duplo or a group project such as a large collage. Before their mid-morning snack the children will also have outside play.
At eleven milk is provided and children bring their own snack. At this time the children are divided into an older and younger group and remain in these groups for story, singing and discussion time.
This group time is also used to give children more experience of numbers, letters, colours and shapes. This is then followed by free play until the end of the morning.
The four year olds are encouraged to stay on Tuesdays and Thursdays until 14.30 for teaching which is designed to prepare them better for primary school. It includes a time when children all sit down together and paint or work on their own individual early writing and number work books. We also offer a longer day to all children on Monday, Wednesday and Friday where we will be furthering children's knowledge and understanding of the natural world.