Ready for school programme

our ready for school programme is in full swing for our children leaving to go to primary school in September 2022.

Our 3 week programme deals with feelings and emotions, practical skills a whole lot of fun as we prepare for this milestone together.

Week 1 role play friendship cafe

The children bake a friendship cake ,the learning intention being that we understand the ingredients required to be a good friend.

We talk together about the times we have shared at nursery and how we could make new friends at school.

Week 2 role play School

The children enjoy dressing in school uniforms, packing a school bag and sharing their ideas as they re play situations we have covered during activities.

Week 3 role play The first day

Through our play we explore the excitement and any concerns about our first day at school.

What will i take to school?

Cutting and chatting making a school bag

making a friendship bracelet.

Putting a bead on to think about all our friends old and new.

Meeting our new teachers in a familiar setting