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three - five's
The three to five year old group has the added benefit of a large airy room. It is light and brightly decorated and has been designed with a child’s eye view in mind; the storage has been kept to a minimum and designed to allow maximum floor space for the children to explore new skills and experiences.Gradually this age group will be introduced to numbers, letters, colours and basic reading and writing skills to help their development and to encourage them to reach the "Stepping Stones" that will prepare them for school. All staff are encouraged to liaise with parents with regard to how much preparation for school life they feel is appropriate. Independence is encouraged in this age group. This will be developed through activities such as your child starting to dress themselves after music and movement, cutting their own foos at mealtimes or visiting the tolet with minimal adult support. We are very aware that every child develops at a different speed, so assistance will always be offered with gradual and subtle encouragement which we believe leads to success. Musical exploration, physical activities and art craft sessions are encouraged throughout the nursery and at this age children really begin to bloom creatively. We believe that children need space and a variety of different surroundings to keep their minds stimulated. At Starfish we know we can provide this. The use of our computers will help develop concentration, hand-eye coordination and recognition skills. Weekly French and Music Movement classes will be available throughout the year. The children will learn to grow their own flowers and vegetables in the planting area and be encouraged to participate in nursery activities such as the Christmas play, where their parents and relatives are welcome to come and join in, with the emphasis on fun, of course! Children in this age group will receive progress reports every three months. In addition to this, parents will be invited to open evenings, giving them the opportunity to discuss the progress of their child and to see the activities their child enjoys. | ||||||||||||||||