Squirrels & Owls - Colchester, New Town
In Squirrels (our 2 year-olds) and Owls (our 3 to 5 year-olds), children have free access between two rooms and outdoors areas, supporting their developing needs and growing independence.
Creative Activities
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Craft resources
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Construction
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Developmental movement play
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Music
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Role play
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Sand & water play
Classroom Area
The classroom area is set aside for quieter activities, including:
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Free access to actvities that support children's developing independence, care of themselves and encouraging fine motor control (such as threading or pouring)
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Sensorial activities that prepare children for early maths and literacy
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Exploration of the wider world and early science
The Outdoors
Children are able to choose to be outdoors to work each day.
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There are playtime resources such as cars, trikes, hoops etc.
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We enjoy regular walks to the Old Community Garden, Nature Garden, play area, Bourne Woods, Bourne Mill, town centre library and museums etc.
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Outdoor activities include growing things, forest school and wildlife experiences
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