Including outdoor, water play, trips out, messy play, arts and crafts, stories, mark making, puzzles, play dough, number games, dressing up, role play, cookery, singing and much more.
Around your child’s third birthday, they will graduate from Turtle Toddlers and move up into our final group: The Preschool Penguins!
We continue to provide a wide range of activities and encourage learning through children’s interests and play, alongside developing their skills ready for primary school and beyond. This includes early name writing, dressing and undressing independently and using utensils.
We work with our parents to ensure that their children are ready for this next exciting step, and closely communicate with the local schools to ensure their next setting is perfect for each child.
Our playful Penguin keyworkers are Michelle and Kirsty, supported by Elaine, Freya and Sue (agency).
We are also very lucky to have Kirsty as our Forest School Leader! She will take the children out on local excursions most days, no matter the weather, so please make sure your children are dressed appropriately!
On Wednesdays, the pre-school children welcome Bea, our Spanish teacher. On quieter days or when some of the pre-school are out on trips, the toddlers are welcome to join in too.
You can find below some posters and information on supporting your child in their transition from pre-school to Year R. We will also be following these in the setting.
This is not gospel! Every child grows and develops at their own pace, and many of these skills will also be covered in school.
Getting Ready for Year R!
Year R Skills Checklist
A Parent Guide to Starting School
Phase 2 Word Mat
EYFS Early Learning Goals
PLEASE NOTE: We no longer teach formal phonics lessons, the reason being that our children move on to a range of different schools, and starting one particular schema may be detrimental in the long run. Our literary focus for the children is being able to recognise at least the first letter in their name, and then progressing on to recognising their full name before they leave. We also strive to foster a love of reading, no matter the form it comes in!