Saplings

A day in Saplings…

• 8:30 Continuous provision play Starts with self-registration and a free choice session in which the children decide where and what to do in the main room/nature garden. Staff will be very happy to help you to settle your child if needed, please do not hesitate to ask. The staff will be available on the door if you need to discuss anything at this time too.
• 9:45 Registration/circle time morning greeting song, children will be doing a variety of activities. These sessions will be short and involve lots of interaction and children will be encouraged to develop listening and concentration skills as well as getting to know each other better.
• 10 Continuous provision play supported by main activity of week Which staff support children to develop their learning by choosing from the activities/areas available and then to explore either on their own, with a friend, in a group with or without an adult.
• 10:30 snack During this time children have an opportunity to learn about food, aspects of healthy lifestyle and to develop their language and social skills.
• 10:45 Exploration, play and investigation Children are encouraged to explore the world around them using their senses.  From listening walks, to exploring simple concepts such a space, shape and measure. 
• 12:00 Rhyming, songs, stories. This is a time when we encourage the children to focus and listen to the adult and to other children as well as to participate.
• 12:30 Lunch
• Afternoon continuous provision play support by main activity, 3pm afternoon snack.