King’s Group Nursery

Kings College Madrid Children born in 2012

Early Years Foundation Stage Pre – Nursery : 2-3 years Nursery : 3-4 years Reception : 4-5 years Co - ordinator – Mrs Janice Kelly Primary Department Head of Primary – Paula Parkinson Deputy Head of Primary- Adele Dickson

Nursery Class Teachers Ms Daniela Ulberini Ms Linda Clarke Ms Jodie Furlong Ms Ana Castellano Ms Sabrina Angulo Ms Amanda McLean

I dreamed I stood in a studio And watched two sculptors there, The clay they used was a young child’s mind And they fashioned it with care. One was a teacher: the tools she used were books and music and art; One was a parent With a guiding hand and gentle loving heart. And when at last their work was done, They were proud of what they had wrought. For the things they had worked into the child Could never be sold or bought! And each agreed she would have failed if she had worked alone. For behind the parent stood the school, and behind the teacher stood the home! We are a partnership

Partnership Parents and carers have a unique understanding of your child. Joint venture between parents and staff. Two way flow of information A strong partnership between home and school will have a real, effective and lasting impact on your child´s learning skills

Open door policy Contact books Book Bags Open Days Parents evening in October/November. Written reports at the end of each term. School trips and visits Show interest in your child's learning. Communication

Stimulating and challenging curriculum Carefully planned The unique child Continuation from Pre Nursery Curriculum

Play and Exploration is fundamental. Variety. Child initiated sessions. Indoors and outdoors. The Importance of Play.

Continuous Provision Carpet Area Reading Area Writing Area Mathematics Area Investigation Area Outdoor Environment Sand & Water Area Imaginative Play Area Computer Area Construction Area Art & Craft Area

Areas of Learning 1. Personal, Social and Emotional Development 2. Communication and Language 4. Mathematical Development 5. Knowledge and Understanding of the World 6.Physical Development 7.Expressive Art and Design 3. Literacy

Personal, Social and Emotional development Happiness. Know what their own needs are; Dress and undress independently; Become independent; Tell the difference between right and wrong.

Encouraging your child to dress and undress. Encouraging your child to tidy up toys, books and games after using them. Talking with your child and encouraging your child to talk with other children and other adults Encouraging and supporting your child to play co-operatively with other children. How can you help?

Communication: Language and Literacy Speaking and Listening Listening: Develop listening skills by identifying different sounds to enable them to distinguish different sounds in the alphabet Sitting still Sitting quietly Looking at the person who’s talking Trying to remember what the speaker said. Not interrupting Speaking: Imagine and recreate experiences To have access to and share a wide range of rhymes, stories, poems, songs and non- fiction books.

Quality talking time. Pretend play Specific skills - look at you to show they’re listening - quiet reminders not to shout - reminders not to interrupt Encourage your child to complete sentences, avoiding baby talk. Encourage your child to listen and respond to simple instructions How Can You Help?

Emphasis on learning through range of strategies with strong emphasis on phonics. Begin by looking at books without text, telling own stories from pictures. Already developed a love for books continue this allow them to say what they like and dislike.. Choosing a book to share at home. Reading

How Can You Help? Encourage an understanding of how books work. Knowing that we get information from both pictures and text. Discuss the story. Look at and talk about printed language in their environment, on food packets, road signs, labels and leaflets. Attend our reading meeting due at the beginning of January!

Writing “Wiggles and squiggles”. They begin to ascribe meaning to these marks.. Fine motor skills. Gross motor skills - strength in shoulder.

How can you help? Encourage children to draw, paint etc Show children your writing, shopping lists, things to do, birthday cards. Make scrap books, write postcards, party invitations. Develop fine motor skills by cutting, sewing, dot-to-dots etc. Writing is exciting! Point out writing in the environment.

Covers counting, sorting, matching, patterns, comparing and connections Children work with numbers, shape, space and measures. Children learn through stories, songs, games and imaginative play. Maths

Point out numbers around you, on houses, cars, television channels, cookers and microwaves. Say number names in order as you climb the stairs, count teddies on a bed, plates on the table etc. Compare quantities, who has the most sweets, which shopping bag is heavier?. Let them see you using money; allow buying of items when you are together Talk about numbers; is it a big number / small number / what is the next number? Encourage recognition of numerals. Talk about size and shape of things. What can you do to help?

Understanding the World Positive attitude to discovery, to explore and to experiment, To predict, to investigate and observe. Solve problems. Explore the world around them. Look closely at similarities, differences, patterns and change Ask questions about why things happen and how things work. Identify features of living things, objects and events. Use different forms of technology to support their learning.

Expressive Art and Design Art Model making Music Dance Role and imaginative play

Physical Development Encourage your child to hop and skip. Encourage them to balance, run and jump. Catch, kick and throw a ball with them. Let them peel their own mandarin or open a yoghurt pot. Drawing straight and curvy lines Playing board and matching games How can you help?

Nursery Topics Term 1 Circus Term 2 Home Sweet Home Term 3 Our Favourite Animals

Daily Routine Dropping Off & Self Registration Whole class session and activities Playtime – garden Activities- Inside and outside Lunchtime Siesta Playtime – garden Activities and merienda Preparation For home time

Starting Dates Thursday 3 rd September – All children currently in Pre Nursery. Friday 4 th September – July to December birthdays. Monday 7 th September – January to June birthdays. We feel that small groups ensure a confident and a quality start

We are really excited about educating your children and we look forward to getting to know you and your family much better!