Binky is a soft toy rabbit used in special language, listening and communication sessions with the children, in small groups. The more time the children spend with him, the more their affection for him grows. Binky is well loved and the children follow his every word.
This is another small group activity we do with the children in a circle. The children take turns to add objects to a large pot passed around the group singing the ‘silly soup song’ whilst stirring with a spoon. The objects will have something in common - they may be the same colour, made from the same material or sound the same and during the session the children will identify this and talk about it
Throughout the day the children will have small group time to share stories and books, sing songs and say rhymes together. We have a large selection of story sacks with props and additional materials to support the story and the children can often be seen using these to tell the story to their friends.
These usually take place in our music room and are separate from the music sessions supported by Mary. The children use lycra, ribbons and voiles to dance and move to music. As well as being creative and developing their motor skills the children also do activities to develop numeracy and language skills.
At Christmas time the children who attend our Pre-School have the opportunity to participate in our annual nativity play that is held at the Salvation Army on Psalter Lane. The children begin practising the songs in September and perform wonderfully when the big day comes. This is not a compulsory activity - although we have not had anyone opt out yet for any reason as it is such a wonderful opportunity for them - and you'll love it!
Both Winnies and Pre-school have their own space for painting, play dough, sticking, sand and water play and a whole variety of messy activities that are on offer each day. The emphasis is on exploring and experimenting and everything is on hand for the children to help themselves to.
Our large garden is reached by going through the jungle walk and is situated at the back of the nursery.
It has been specifically designed to provide fun learning opportunities. Imaginative open and covered play equipment allows the children to be outdoors most weathers and provides special little places for them.
The large grassy area provides a physical space with climbing equipment and wobbly tyres.
We have a large, sheltered sand pit that the children can climb into and opportunities for water play.
The gardening area is full of activity throughout the year and we grow and eat some of our own fruit and vegetables.
A large, undercover role play area which changes in character, depending on the interests of the children and a cosy summer house to relax and look at a book.
