Curriculum
Aims and Objectives
The aim of Little Jimmy’s Pre-school is to provide a warm and happy and enabling environment in which young children can learn and play. The routine of the day includes free and structured play to enable basic learning skills to be developed.
Children are encouraged in independent skills and given an opportunity to learn a variety of social activities to comply with the desirable outcome for children’s learning as outlined in the school curriculum and assessment authority. Working with many different teaching aids e.g., Toys, games, and outdoor apparatus, we concentrate on the seven areas of development:
Prime Areas
Personal, Social & Emotional
Communication & Language
Physical Development
Specific Areas
LITERACY
Basic writing skills are introduced; examples of the children’s work are kept in folders and are available for parents /carers to see. Examples of the children’s work are also displayed where possible.
EXPRESSIVE ARTS AND DESIGN
Through various media, children have the opportunity to explore their own ideas and creativity. They are encouraged to join in with free arts and craft sessions, playing musical instruments, dance, and imaginative play.
UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD
Children are encouraged to talk about their home lives and everyday experiences. Interest tables and topic work will help extend this knowledge to a broader base. They are introduced to new cultures, religions, and festivals by means of food tasting, dressing-up and role play.
MATHEMATICAL DEVELOPMENT
Basic mathematical equipment and toys are used to encourage children to recognise everyday shapes. Craft activities enhance these learning skills. Children will become familiar with number rhymes, songs, stories, counting games and counting everyday objects, in addition to using different size puzzles. Opportunity is given to children who are ready to record numbers and pictures by colouring in shapes etc.
