Typical Nursery Day

What happens during a typical day?

Time	Activity
8:40-8:50	The door opens and we welcome the children into the classroom. The children play on the carpet until registration.
9:00	We say good morning to all and discuss the day and what challenges await. The children will also take part in a letters and sounds session.
9:15 – 10:00	Free flow: This is an opportunity for the children to explore the environment independently and complete any challenges they have been set.
10:00 – 10:15	Maths – Darwin will join on the carpet for some teacher led maths input.
10:15 – 11:20	Free flow: More opportunity for the children to explore the environment while also taking turns to enjoy some snack – typically, an item of fruit.
11:30 – 12:00	Lunch time! The children will dine in the school hall.
12:00 – 1:00	Free flow: More opportunity for the children to explore the environment – inside and outside.
1:00 – 1:15	The children will congregate on the carpet for a recap of the afternoon proceedings and to enjoy a gross/fine motor activity.
1:15 – 2:00	Free flow: Further opportunity for the children to explore the environment – inside and outside.
2:00 – 2:20	STEAM – A teacher led session with a focus on the terms STEAM topic.
2:20 – 2:50	Free flow for the final time
3:10	Home time
	Darwin also participate in PE sessions on a Tuesday and Friday each week.

 

Tapestry and Class Dojo

Nursery use Tapestry to share photos and videos of the children with parents – a lovely collection of all the things the children get up to and to share any observations the adults make based around the child’s development.       

Cherry Fields also use Class Dojo as a way of communication – sharing the school newsletter and sharing the class story each week on a Friday. It is also the method used for sharing reminders and requests or for updating parents on any learning that can be achieved at home.  

 

Welcome to your school - a child's eye view

Where will I put my things?

We have peg and space for you to put your bags and coats with space for you spare shoes and wellies too.

You wil also have your own drawer to place your wonderful creations and artwork in.

 

Where can I play inside?

Maths, Reading and Writing area and the Home Corner.

 

When can I play in the garden?

You can play on the large equipment, play with the large loose parts or read a book outside. You will access the garden during free-flow (most of the day!)

 

Where do we sit for group times?

We will all join in a circle on the carpet in front of the interactive whiteboard.

 

What do the toilets look like? Where will I wash my hands?

 

Where will I eat lunch?

You will eat lunch in the hall at tables and will be given spaces to sit at so you know where to go each day. If you have a school dinner, you will be called up to collect your lunch from the kitchen window like in the photo here.

 

When will I go home?

Our school day ends at 3:10pm. We will begin to get ready, making sure to take all our stuff home.