Day to Day at Greenbank
Children's Activities
Circle Time
We start each day after a short play and settling time with Circle Time. The children enjoy gathering together as a group, sharing their news with friends and hearing about activities available that day. When appropriate we discuss any Golden Rules that might help that day, weather, birthdays, days of the week, and the sharing of special events. We encourage listening to others and taking turns to speak by sharing the “Talking Marble”. This time is also used for highlighting current themes and feedback from the children about what they enjoy or would like to learn more about.
Literacy Area
Here there is a book corner with comfortable seatingwhere the children can enjoy a story or explore the available books. There is also a writing table where the children can make marks on paper, cut, use staplers, paper clips etc.
Numeracy Table
Each day we like to provide resources building on numeracy, shape, and measurement awareness and there are a host of games and ways to make this fun. We also provide the children with many opportunities within play throughout nursery to develop number recognition and learn basic numeracy skills, including weighing, sorting and grouping.
Knowledge of the World Areas
Play dough, jigsaws, large trays full of real world textures and colours are just some of the activities available at this table.
House/ Role play
Here the children can engage in role‑play, which builds on and reflects their everyday experiences.
Water and Sand
This allows the children to measure, compare and begin to develop early mathematical concepts. It is also fun!
Craft Area
We aim to give the children the opportunity to explore a wide range of materials. We have painting, sponging and printing. Every day there is an opportunity to cut and glue.
Computer
We have a range of software designed for pre-school children. We try to encourage mouse control and allow the children to become familiar with using a computer.
Puppet Theatre
This allows the children to use puppets in role‑play. We sometimes use puppets to explore social issues like sharing, including other children and sad feelings.
Musical Instruments
These are available for children to explore and enjoy everyday. There is also a selection of tapes and CDs for children to select and listen to.
Construction
We have a variety of construction toys and ‘small world’ Lego and Duplo bricks. The children use these in a variety of ways including problem solving and imaginative play.
Baking
The children are encouraged to participate fully when baking. They can measure, pour, chop and then, of course, eat what they have produced! Baking day is usually Monday and we try to use organic ingredients where possible.
Physical Development and Movement
We have access to the garden and open hall space every day where the children are encouraged to play safely and co-operate with others. They can also practice different ways of moving, throwing, catching and balancing on available equipment. For more details please see our Physical Development and Movement Policy in the Parents Area.
Story Time
We usually finish with "Book Time", which can be a favourite story, a story related to our current theme, a fact book, or a book which may have been brought in from home.
Video/ DVD
We have access to a TV and occasional use of this is made where appropriate.