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Times (Approximate) |
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1.15 pm to 4.00 pm |
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1.15 |
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Welcome and Free Play |
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Receive children. A broad range of activities are available –
sand/water, easel painting, books, role play, outdoor toys, drawing
etc. |
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1.30 |
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Carpet Time |
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Children come together for a welcome session and discussion of the
day’s activities. At this time we talk about our focus activity and
what it involves. |
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1.45 |
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Activity Time |
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Children are actively encouraged to move around the areas and
participate in a wide range of activities on offer. Staff observe
children and use these observations to inform future planning. Small
group work also takes place at this time for example, maths games
and language activities. |
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2.30 -2.45 |
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Snack Time |
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Between 2.30 and 2.45 children have a snack time. They are
encouraged to have a drink of water or milk and some fruit. |
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3.30 |
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Tidy Up Time |
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Children help staff tidy up where they have been playing
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3.45 |
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Story /Circle
Time
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Children come together for story or circle time sessions. At this
time children may discuss activities or topics. They are encouraged
to participate in singing songs and listening to stories. |
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4.00 |
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Session Ends
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Activities are sometimes planned for children to listen to music,
participate in music and movement sessions or play musical
instruments at the end of the session. We often listen to music
throughout the session. |