Sunshine Nursery offers a range of activities and experiences for children in each age group, following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. Here’s a brief overview of what Sunshine Nursery offers for children in each age group:
Sensory play: Engaging activities that stimulate the senses, such as exploring different textures, colors, and sounds.
– Tummy time: Encouraging babies to develop their motor skills and strengthen their muscles through supervised tummy time.
– Communication and language development: Encouraging babies to babble, interact with others, and respond to simple sounds and gestures.
– Personal, social, and emotional development: Providing a nurturing environment where babies feel secure, loved, and cared for.
– Messy play: Offering opportunities for children to explore various materials and textures through activities like finger painting, sand play, and water play.
– Physical development: Promoting gross motor skills through activities like climbing, crawling, and playing with balls.
– Language and communication: Encouraging children to engage in conversations, use simple words and phrases, and express their needs and wants.
– Social interaction: Providing opportunities for children to interact with their peers, share toys, take turns, and develop basic social skills.
– Role play: Creating pretend play areas where children can engage in imaginative play, dress up, and explore different roles.
– Early literacy and numeracy: Introducing children to letters, numbers, and basic concepts through games, stories, and playful activities.
– Creative expression: Encouraging children to explore various art materials, engage in music and movement activities, and express their creativity.
– Personal independence: Promoting self-help skills like dressing themselves, and tidying up after play.
– Pre-reading and pre-writing skills: Introducing children to letter sounds, phonics, and early writing skills through interactive activities and games.
– Problem-solving and critical thinking: Providing opportunities for children to solve puzzles, engage in logical reasoning, and develop problem-solving skills.
– Outdoor exploration: Encouraging children to explore the outdoor environment, engage in physical activities, and develop an appreciation for nature.
– Collaborative play: Supporting children in playing and working together, sharing ideas, and developing social skills like negotiation and cooperation.