I aim to provide a safe and caring environment where children are stimulated through play. Children learn best through play so I strive to offer a variety of activities that will support them in their development.
As a child-minder registered by Ofsted I follow the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage and provide activities and resources that will support the following areas of learning and development:
Prime Areas
· Communication and Language
· Physical Development
· Personal, Social and Emotional Development
Specific Areas
· Literacy
· Mathematics
· Understanding the World
· Expressive Arts and Design
The activities and resources I use include:
- Books and Dvds
- Small world toys
- Construction toys (Lego, Duplo, mega blocks etc)
- Pretend play (toy kitchen, shop, doctors set etc).
- Dressing Up Clothes
- Water play
- Arts and Crafts.
- Music, singing and rhymes
- Cooking & Baking
- Gardening in summer
- Outdoor play and equipment
- Computers / ICT Equipment
- Outings & Playgroups
I will ensure there is a good mix of both indoor and outdoor activities and a balance of adult led and child initiated activities.