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curriculum is based
upon the Foundation Stage Curriculum for 3-5 year olds compiled by the
Department for Education and Employment which is divided into six key
areas of learning:
Personal,
Social and Emotional Development - To develop confidence and
independence. To learn to concentrate and to learn to share with, and
respect others. To develop ways to understand and deal with emotions.
Communication,
Language and Literacy - To extend vocabulary and fluency and to
develop communication skills through talking, listening, reading and
writing.
Mathematical
Development - To develop knowledge in the concepts of numbers,
measures, shapes, sizes, time, etc. To begin to use language such as
bigger, more, etc. and to try problem solving as a foundation for early
mathematics.
Physical
Development - To develop skills and improve control and coordination
in both large body actions and also fine motor skills and hand-eye
coordination. To enhance confidence and enjoyment of their own
abilities.
Creative
Development - To develop communication, imagination, self expression
through craft, role play, stories, singing, dancing, and all the arts.
We rotate our
equipment to ensure your child has the widest variety possible. Our
plans for the term, and the theme of the week are clearly displayed and
any suggestions or observations are always most welcome.
At every session
we aim to have:
- Large play
equipment and physical activities
- Role play
corner and dressing up trolley
- Construction
toys and smaller scale role play toys
- Playdough,
sand tray with varied contents
- Opportunities
for free art and mark making: paint, chalk, drawing craft etc.
- Books and
interest table - a quiet corner
- Puzzles, small
games, science/number table
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