Southwater Village Hall Pre-School
Curriculum
We believe that children will learn through play, so activities and equipment are chosen to encourage this learning process. Careful records are kept on each child's progress and the curriculum is planned so that all individual needs are met.
A Strong Child
Scissors, printing, painting, junk modelling, mark making, playdough, drama, music and imaginary play.
A Skilful Communicator
Books, treasure baskets, picture displays, theme tables, singing and rhymes, story tapes and headphones.
A Competent Learner
Playdough, clay, sand (wet and dry), tools, rollers, pattern makers, natural materials, containers and bottles. Musical insturments, ribbons and scarves, CD player/tape recorder.
A Healthy Child
Climbing Frame, balancing beams, balls, and obstacle courses. Bricks, popoids, airports, cars, magnetic blocks, clic, palm beach, dolls house and junk modelling. Snack time and quiet times.
Creative Development
Scissors, printing painting, sewing, junk modelling, pencil skills, playdough, drama, music and imaginary play.
Physical Development
Climbing frame, ball pit, parachute, balancing beam, hoops, balls, bean bags, tunnel and circl games, keep fit, music and movement.
Mathematical Development
Weighing, volume, puzzles, counting rhymes and songs, shapes and sequencing.
Personal, Social and Emotional Development
Home corner, book corner, story time, music and movement, theme table, role play, mirrors, dressing-up, and group games.
Communication, Language and Literacy
Stories, songs, nursery rhymes, poems, clipboards, jigsaws and role-play.
Knowledge and Understanding of the World
Construction toys, woodwork, magnets, maps, globes, magnifying glasses, nature study, cookery, plants, clockwork and electronic toys and the computers.
