Term 1: Me and my world
This term is all about getting to know each other. We want to help children transition smoothly and confidently into our provision and this starts by making them feel welcome, supported and important. We get to know them and their world by playing games, singing songs together and playing in the new provision. Setting boundaries and routines is so important this term as it sets the scene for the year. We work very hard in helping children learn and understand the rules, why we have them and how to behave in the classroom towards our friends and adults. We help teach children how to show care towards the equipment, how to tidy up and take part in short carpet time sessions.
Our themes this term include different types of families, our own individual similarities and differences, learning about our own likes and dislikes as well as learning about people in the community who can help us such as police and firefighters.