Ladybird Preschool Child Care - Where Learning is Fun!

This early years curriculum is designed to nurture children's development from birth to five years, supporting their physical, emotional, social and cognitive growth. the curriculum promotes play-based learning fostering curiosity and a love for discovery in and safe and inclusive environment.

Curriculum Aims

• To develop children's communication and language skills.
• to foster personal and emotional development. 
• To encourage physical development and healthy lifestyles.
• To inspire creativity and imaginative play.
• To nurture early mathematical and scientific thinking
• to promote an understanding of the world and the community.

Learning Areas

1. Communication and Language 

• Encourage speaking, listening and understanding through stories, songs and conversations. 
• Introduce new vocabulary during play and daily routines. 
• Support children with additional needs through signing and visual aids. 

2. Personal, Social and Emotional Development

• To develop a sense of self.
• Build self-confidence, self-esteem and self-respect. 
• Build independence through choices and problem-solving.
• Promote sharing, turn taking and empathy in group activities. 
• support emotional literacy by naming and discussing feelings.
• to develop the ability to self-regulate. 

3. Physical development 

• Develop fine and gross motor skills through movement, dance and outdoor play. 
• Teach healthy habits, including nutrition, hygiene and self care.
• Provide opportunities for climbing, balancing and creative movement. 

4. Literacy 

• Foster a love of books and storytelling in daily routines. 
• Introduce letters, sounds and simple mark-making activities. 
• Encourage children to recognise their name and familiar words. 

5. Mathematics

• Explore numbers, counting, shapes, patterns  through play. 
• Use everyday objects for sorting, measuring and problem-solving. 
• sing counting rhymes and incorporate maths language naturally. 

6. Understanding the world

• Investigate the environment, seasons, and weather. 
• Introduce simple scientific concepts through sensory play. 
• Celebrate cultural diversity and explore family traditions and festivals. 
• Explore technology safely through age-appropriate devices and activities. 

7. Expressive Arts and Design

• Provide materials for drawing, painting, sculpting and collage.
• Provide an enabling environment that promotes imaginative play.
• Explore music and movement from different cultures. 

Implementation Strategies

• Plan flexible, child-led activities that respond to individual interests and need.
• maintain an inclusive setting, adapting resources for accessibility.
• Work in partnership with families and carers, sharing progress and ideas,
• Regularly review and reflect on practice for continuous improvement. 

Assessment and Progress.

• Observe and play interactions to assess development
• Document learning journeys with photos, art and observations. 
• Hold regular discussions with parents to celebrate achievements and set goals. 

Conclusion 

This curriculum is a guide to create a nurturing, stimulating and inclusive area years environment, laying the ground work for lifelong learning and well-being.