1. The Pre-School Curriculum ~ How Children Learn Through Play Building Together in the Nursery Information for Parents/Carers CASS Early Years Team & MASTS NHSCT

2. Aims for the Session To provide information on the Pre-School Curriculum To enrich understanding of how children learn through play To advise parents/carers of ways to support children’s learning through play at home

3. What would you hope your child will have gained by the end of their pre-school year?

4. The Importance of Early Learning Insert photo of happy child/ren

5. Characteristics of the Pre-School Child Likes to explore, investigate Enjoys communicating Has a natural curiosity Developing concentration Enjoys physical play Likes stories, rhyme, music

6. Pre-School Curriculum The Arts Language and Literacy Early Mathematical Development Personal, Social and Emotional Development Physical Development & Movement The World Around Us Play quote

7. The Arts insert photo/s

8. Language Development Insert Photo

9. Early Mathematical Experiences Insert photo

10. Personal, Social and Emotional Development Insert Photo/s

11. Physical Development and Movement Physical Development and Movement Insert Photo

12. The World Around Us Insert photo/s

13. Thinking Skills & Personal Capabilities Thinking Skills & Personal Capabilities Managing Information Thinking, problem-solving and decision-making Being creative Working with others; cooperating and collaborating Self-management; taking responsibility for own learning

14. NURSERY ROUTINES Add photos

15. Role of the Adult Teachers and Assistants support children’s learning through play by: Observing progress and Planning Standing back – OWL Praise and encourage Prompt Question Provide Participate Language

16. Workshop What do children learn through play?

17. How can I help my child learn through play?

18. “…our image of the child is rich in potential, strong, powerful, competent and, most of all, connected to adults and other children.” “…our image of the child is rich in potential, strong, powerful, competent and, most of all, connected to adults and other children.” Loris Malaguzzi