A Day at Sunnyside Nursery School
8am Early
arrival playtime
9am Children arrive and are welcomed
into the nursery and registered. They may choose from a range of activities until all present either following their own special
interests or choosing from resources set out.
Area of Learning Emphasised: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and
6
9.30am Shared Registration. Children help
change calendar; day, date, month, year, season and note the weather. Share news; birthdays, special events etc. Count children
( E.g. boys and girls = total present) Look at the numbers. Discuss Special Themes Discuss theme for the week and activities
for the day. Encourage everyone to contribute with their ideas and experiences.
Area of Learning
Emphasised: 1, 2, 3 and 4
9.45am Return to / start
activities: Children choose and with guidance as required move between the areas of activities such as art and craft, special
theme activities, Construction materials, creative play, book library, ICT activities, puzzles, learning/shared games, number
activities, writing and other pen control activities. Free-flow outdoor play is encouraged as much as possible.
Area of Learning Emphasised: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
10.30am
Tidy up and wash hands after activities. Refreshments: Children help with sharing out plates, cups, drinks and snacks. This
is also a social time during which we can discuss what we have been doing.
Area of Learning
Emphasised: 1, 2, 3 and 4
10.50am Outside play together
or in groups Coats and boots on according to the weather. A variety of outdoor apparatus is provided according to the season
and for developing different skills.
Area of Learning Emphasised: 1, 4, 5 and 6
11.20am Children are helped to select a story book for shared reading time and
individual readers. Time for staff to observe and reflect on children pursuing their own special interests, noting how their
learning is developing and planning for their next steps.
Area of Learning Emphasised: 1,
2 and 4
11.50am All together for evaluation of the
morning activities. Singing or music and movement. Story time.
Area of Learning Emphasised:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
12.00 noon Children enjoy
the social aspect of sitting together eating their packed lunches with staff.
Area of Learning
Emphasised: 1 and 2
12.45pm Tidy away. Shared activities
such as Book/Story Time.
Area of Learning Emphasised: 1 and 2
1.00pm Home time for some children Rest time for others.
Area
of Learning Emphasised: 1
1.30pm Special activities:
for example literacy, numeracy, computing activities, physical, creative or science activities; walk or nature studies according
to topics.
Area of Learning Emphasised: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
2.30pm Drink and Snack time. Creative play/Music and movement/ Circle/ Discussion
time.
Area of Learning Emphasised: 1
3.00pm Home time for children unless they are staying on by arrangement.
Area
of Learning Emphasised: 1 and 2
3.00 - 6.00pm After
school care available by individual arrangement with a variety of activities available.
Area
of Learning Emphasised: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 as appropriate
Key to Areas of Learning in the Curriculum
for the Early Years Foundation Stage
1. Personal, Social and Emotional Development. 2. Communication, Language
and Literacy
3. Problem Solving, Reasoning and Numeracy. 4. Knowledge and Understanding of the World.
5. Physical Development. 6. Creative Development.
This is a general overview and is
used for guidance. We are very flexible and spontaneous activities take place as appropriate throughout the day, for example
depending on the weather, visitors etc.
