Typical daily routine
9.15~10.00 Welcome
The children arrive and bring their name cards into the adult waiting to welcome them and mark them as present in the register. The children then take part in a free play session. This part of the morning is designed to take in all the areas of learning concentrating on mathematical, language and literacy, knowledge and understanding of the world and creative development as laid down in the foundation stage stepping stone document. This time also promotes free choice, independence, turn taking, sharing, thinking and problem solving. Fine motor skills such as scissor activities, fitting puzzle pieces together or handling books appropriately.
10.00~10.15 Register
Register time encourages the children to sit as a group and listen when other people (both adults and children) are speaking. To recognise their own names - and in some instances the names of their peers- in print. This time also encourages children to have to confidence to speak out in response to the sound of their own name or when asked to contribute to group discussions.
10.15 toilet break and hand washing
The children have to opportunity to visit the toilet (although they are free to do so throughout the morning). All children wash their hands before snack time. This encourages independence in preparation for the children’s move to a school setting. The ability to take care of their own needs and promotes good hygiene practices.
10.25~ 10.40 Snack time
The children are presented with a healthy snack consisting of milk/juice, toast and fruit. When they have finished their snack they put any unwanted food into the bin provided and their plates into the nearby washing up bowl.. The children sit at child height tables and chairs for snack time .This activity helps to develop independence and promote good manners and social skills.
10.40~10.55 Circle time
This activity can be either a small group activity where the child are split into two groups ( 2-3year olds or over 3). Or a time we come together as a group, to take part in an activity concentrating on a specific area of learning. These areas of learning;
Monday ~ Communication, language a literacy
Tuesday ~ Mathematical development
Wednesday ~ Physical development
Thursday ~ Creative development
Friday ~ Personal, social and emotional development.
10.55. ~11.25 Free play
The children have free choice of the activities available on the day.
This time promotes gross physical development and looks at helping the children gain control of their bodies. The ability to throw, catch. Run and stop with control, spatial awareness. Climbing or jumping. Examples of the activities available include bikes and scooters, large play equipment - trampolines, balance beams, climbing frame see-saws - and ball games.
11.25~ 11.35 Singing time
The children sing everyday. This activity takes many forms, music and movement, action rhymes and songs, beat baby or using the musical instruments or parachute. Singing is a good way to boost children’s confidence to speak out, introduce new vocabulary, numbers and turn taking.
11.35~ 11.40 Story time
The children are read a story by an adult everyday to encourage their listening skills, concentration and observation. To help extend vocabulary and the ability to sit still when it is required of them.
11.40~11.45 Winding down time
The children spend the last five minutes of the session winding down with a book from the book corner or construction activity.
HOME TIME
"The management of children's behaviour is effective. Positive behaviour is encouraged and praised. Children's individual efforts are valued. Strategies to manage challenging behaviour are appropriate to the age and level of understanding of the children."(quote from Ofsted report 2004)
