Pre-school is the oldest room in the nursery, we focus on school readiness within the pre-school room, focusing on making those relationships with new people. We aim to make the transition of moving on to school as smooth and comforting for both children and parents as much as possible. Children are learning to hold mark making tools correctly, such as pencils to write their names and scissors to cut. We focus on confidence and independence through learning being able to identify and understand their strengths and weaknesses and likes and dislikes, while allowing them to explore and get ready for school we also implement a fun and free approach where they can learn through fun based ideas and not just tied down with work. Positive relationships and praise are emphasised in the pre-school room as they are at the age to understand right from wrong within some areas, so recognising these is a positive attribute we have within the pre-school class. The end of term sees the heartwarming graduation and celebration of the pre-school children who have grown their wings and ready to move onto school for further education.
The activities are planned through the EYFS and include things such as: