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PROGRAMMES
DAILY PROGRAMME - Under Two Years
Empowering Infants and Toddlers Through a Philosophy of Respect
We see infants and toddlers as active participants who have the freedom to make their own choices and who have the right to engage in uninterrupted play in a safe and interesting environment.
Our daily programme in the nursery is based around what infants and toddlers are telling us. We have a relaxed routine approach, acknowledging individuals needs and believe infants and toddlers have their own rhythm (routine).
As teachers this means providing close responsive relationships where we are watching, listening, engaging – being fully present in order to pick up on what our children are telling us.
Through this approach we believe infants and toddlers are empowered through a philosophy of respect. They are given the freedom to make choices, space to move freely and time to respond through unhurried routines and experiences.
The Nursery is set up in an interesting and attractive way with an array of different objects and materials for our children to explore. Infants and toddlers are exposed to many different mediums such as wood, metal, cane and other natural materials.
Infants and toddlers are at a very tactile age and we celebrate this through providing many tactile textured experiences throughout the day. Such experiences may include paint, glue, collage materials, messy play with a variety of mediums.
The natural environment is a very important part of the Nursery philosophy. The children are given many opportunities to explore their outside world freely. Sand, water, shells, bark, plants etc are able to be explored and empower the children to make connections with the outside world.
In all we offer, infants and toddlers have a choice to be involved. They are invited, unhurried and respected for their decisions and involvement. Within this philosophy we believe infants and toddlers gain determination, confidence and positive attitudes when they are cherished and nurtured as an individual and given the freedom to be involved in a safe, peaceful and satisfying place.
Our daily programme in the nursery is based around what infants and toddlers are telling us. We have a relaxed routine approach, acknowledging individuals needs and believe infants and toddlers have their own rhythm (routine).
As teachers this means providing close responsive relationships where we are watching, listening, engaging – being fully present in order to pick up on what our children are telling us.
Through this approach we believe infants and toddlers are empowered through a philosophy of respect. They are given the freedom to make choices, space to move freely and time to respond through unhurried routines and experiences.
The Nursery is set up in an interesting and attractive way with an array of different objects and materials for our children to explore. Infants and toddlers are exposed to many different mediums such as wood, metal, cane and other natural materials.
Infants and toddlers are at a very tactile age and we celebrate this through providing many tactile textured experiences throughout the day. Such experiences may include paint, glue, collage materials, messy play with a variety of mediums.
The natural environment is a very important part of the Nursery philosophy. The children are given many opportunities to explore their outside world freely. Sand, water, shells, bark, plants etc are able to be explored and empower the children to make connections with the outside world.
In all we offer, infants and toddlers have a choice to be involved. They are invited, unhurried and respected for their decisions and involvement. Within this philosophy we believe infants and toddlers gain determination, confidence and positive attitudes when they are cherished and nurtured as an individual and given the freedom to be involved in a safe, peaceful and satisfying place.
DAILY PROGRAMME - Over Two Years
Foundation for education
There are many activities happening throughout the day that involve learning literacy and numeracy. On a daily basis we provide educationally based
computer activities, table top activities, games and resources as part of out self-choice programme. This ensures that children can choose when and where their learning will take place. In this way they are more receptive to learning opportunities. This is the basis of our philosophy.
Play based learning instills a desire for children to learn. At Cotswold Preschool and Nursery learning is inherent in all areas of children’s play “Play is children’s work”. Children learn best when they work at their own levels of understanding and competence. We aim to help, encourage and foster children’s disposition to learn.
Studies have shown that children achieve more when parents are actively involved in their learning. Therefore we encourage you to enhance your children’s learning by providing educational activities at home.
Play based learning instills a desire for children to learn. At Cotswold Preschool and Nursery learning is inherent in all areas of children’s play “Play is children’s work”. Children learn best when they work at their own levels of understanding and competence. We aim to help, encourage and foster children’s disposition to learn.
Studies have shown that children achieve more when parents are actively involved in their learning. Therefore we encourage you to enhance your children’s learning by providing educational activities at home.
Our Location
37 Colesbury St,
Bishopdale 8543
Christchurch
Bishopdale 8543
Christchurch