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Free Play
Each lesson begins
with a few minutes free explorative play on our specially designed large equipment and is a
good time to socialise with other parents and children. Free play is
followed by mat time. |
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Mat Time
Mat time provides an important variety of learning and social
experiences. Children develop and gain confidence, concentration and
self esteem through:
- Massage
- Exercise
- Small Equipment
- Dancing
- Singing
- Treasure bag
- Rhythm Activities
- Parachute Activities
Children with short attention spans, benefit from the group
activities in this friendly environment. The parents and children
are invited to come and sit on the mat together as a group and sing
a hello song. This is followed by small equipment (beanbags, balls
etc), exercise, massage and a dance. Mat time continues with our
special treasure bag time which relates to the theme for the term.
This provides tactile experiences and is loved by the children
encouraging language and social interaction, imagination and
visualization. This stimulates memory and pre-reading skills. Mat
time is most successful when the parents and carers also join in
this fun with their child. |
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Equipment Our specially
designed equipment gives your children the opportunity to exercise
their skills. We have a large hall full of colourful, safe equipment
where your children can experiment with their bodies at their own
personal level. This enables them to master their environment and
their body movements - a basic step in building confidence,
competence and self-esteem.
Equipment time encompasses bouncing, rolling, swinging, spinning,
jumping, tumbling and climbing. Teachers are always nearby to offer
guidance and teach new skills. Older children will enjoy the
challenge of following the circuit and practicing new movement
exercises. The equipment circuit is changed weekly or fortnightly to
introduce new challenges and to suit the neurological and
visualization themes of the week. It is also adjusted between each
class to suit the particular age group. |
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Music & Parachute
The session is concluded with playing musical instruments, parachute
activities, finger plays and songs. Making music can enhance
learning in other areas of your child's development and assist in
language, literature, numeracy, exploring the environment, drama and
craft.
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