Our Typical Day
On a weekly basis we plan activities around the children and the sessions are run to what the children want to do (within limits!) so our daily routine can vary. The routine can also change depending on the weather – for instance if it started snowing we would take the children out to experience the change in weather regardless of what was due to take place indoors. A lot of learning can be done through natures offerings. During the summer we do spend more time outdoors – the outdoor area has many areas in which the children can continue their learning.
01.
All children arrive at the setting for our 9.00am start.
We will firstly take part in a short circle time, where they will practice sound of the week, numbers, and colours. They will learn what is on offer to them during the morning session – talk about the date, day and month of the year – discuss any special celebrations that are taking place and then they will go and play.
From here on for the morning session, we will spend time in the outdoor area.
Throughout the morning various other activities will take place – painting – messy play – drawing – small world – construction – role play – water play – playdough – singing/dancing – story time.
02.
Snack is available to all children from 10am
Snack is ready for them to pour their own drink and get their own piece of fruit and cracker bread. Staff are available for those that need a little help. Occasionally the children will enjoy a snack that they have helped to cook during the morning. We always take the dietary needs of every individual child into account when we are cooking.
03.
The morning session finishes at 12.00am
Those staying for lunch will wash their hands about 12 noon and then sit together to enjoy the packed lunch that you have provided. We can give you suggestions for lunches when you start at the setting, there is also info on our website. We are only allowed to store cold lunches on site, so please do not bring in warm food for us to store.
All the same areas of learning will be available in the afternoon to all and the outdoor area will be used again.
04.
Our afternoon session finishes at 3.00pm.
As mentioned previously we have no strict routine apart from snack and lunch times, but the children will be kept busy and engaged in the activities available throughout the morning and afternoon.