The Pre-School Curriculum How Children Learn Through

The Pre-School Curriculum ~ How Children Learn Through Play Building Together in the Nursery Information for Parents/Carers CASS Early Years Team & MASTS NHSCT

Aims for the Session To provide information on the Pre-School Curriculum To enrich understanding of how children learn through play To advise parents/carers of ways to support children’s learning through play at home

What would you hope your child will have gained by the end of their pre-school year?

The Importance of Early Learning Insert photo of happy child/ren

re, o explo Likes t gate investi Has a na tural curiosity Enjoys g tin munica com Characteristics of the Pre-School Child Deve conce loping ntrat ion Likes stories, rhyme, music Enjoys physic al play

Pre-School Curriculum The Arts Language and Literacy Early Mathematical Development Personal, Social and Emotional Development Physical Development & Movement The World Around Us Play quote

The Arts insert photo/s

Language Development Insert Photo

Early Mathematical Experiences Insert photo

Personal, Social and Emotional Development Insert Photo/s

Physical Development and Movement Insert Photo

The World Around Us Insert photo/s

Thinking Skills & Personal Capabilities Managing Information Thinking, problem-solving and decision-making Being creative Working with others; cooperating and collaborating Self-management; taking responsibility for own learning

Add photos NURSERY ROUTINES

Role of the Adult Teachers and Assistants support children’s learning through play by: • Observing progress and Planning • Standing back – OWL • Praise and encourage • Prompt • Question • Provide • Participate • Language

Workshop What do children learn through play?

How can I help my child learn through play?

“…our image of the child is rich in potential, strong, powerful, competent and, most of all, connected to adults and other children. ” Loris Malaguzzi