Bumblebees and Ladybirds

This area generally accommodates children who are aged generally between 2 to 3 years.

A 'free flow' environment will be maintained where children will be given the opportunity to move around the room, exploring and discovering, utilising a wide and varied range of equipment. Staff will plan activities ensuring all stages of development are catered for and met. Children will work closely with their key worker, spending time during morning and afternoon sessions, in small group time.

These sessions are planned and reviewed; activities and experiences provided will work towards the Early Leaning Goals, taking into account the individual needs of the children over 3 and those under 3 - Following the Early Years Foundation Stage.

There is a wet/messy area, for sand, water, clay/dough, paint/art and craft activities, where children can develop imaginary/creative skills. Children can develop and extend their imagination through play opportunities in the role play area, exploring the world and discovering how other people feel.

A construction area offers opportunities where they can develop gross and fine motor skills, along with discovering simple scientific and mathematical concepts. There is a book area where language/listening skills are developed through story telling, a mark making area where children will be encouraged to find the appropriate materials to start and develop hand to eye co-ordination developing, early writing skills, whilst fine motor control is developed in cutting and gluing activities. A Computer area for children to develop hand to eye co-ordination and follow educational software programmes. Children also have the opportunity to access the garden as and when they wish.