Little Apples Pre-School
Little Apples is a friendly, successful pre-school within the unique setting of Speen Church of England School. Situated in an area of outstanding beauty, our facilities include well-resourced indoor and outdoor areas that the children can access throughout the day. Children can also explore their wider environment during weekly Forest School sessions. We are also able to enjoy the large school field and playground facilities.
Here at Little Apples pre-school we value each child as an individual. We follow the Early Years Foundation Curriculum, providing a broad and varied curriculum that meets all areas of development. Each child has a key person who is a point of contact for both parents and child, and with whom they can share information. We work in partnership with parents, valuing them as the child’s first educator. Little Apples uses ‘Tapestry’ online (accessible to parents) to log each child’s developmental journey. This is what one of our parents said:
"We love the Tapestry updates. The children enjoy looking back at the photos and videos, so thank you to the staff for taking the time to do all the uploading – I appreciate there must be a fair amount of admin involved but it is lovely to see all the amazing things they get up to during the course of the year."
Our timetable offers children opportunities to cook, garden and experience music, movement and singing. There is a focus on ‘natural materials’ and moveable loose-parts allowing children the freedom to create.
We are pleased to be able to offer our facility to all and are proud of the facilities and learning opportunities that we provide to all those that choose to come to Little Apples.
Staff in Little Apples
Mrs Fenton - Preschool Lead Teacher (Wednesday to Friday)
Mrs Stevens - Preschool Teacher (Monday and Tuesday)
Miss Miller - Early Years Practitioner
What We Are Doing This Week
| Monday |
Messy Monday - Why not make some oobleck for your child to explore? This link explains why this non-Newtonian fluid is so amazing! |
| Tuesday |
Tuesday Trek - Why not go on a walk and see what sounds you can hear? Tuning into sounds and identifying what is making them is an important early phonics skill. |
| Wednesday |
Wiggle Wednesday - Why not have a dance along to Danny Go! with your child? They love his videos! It's great exercise, as well as helping them develop their listening skills and co-ordination. |
| Thursday |
Thinking Thursday - Why don't you share a book together today? Reading to your child helps them build vocabulary and a love of reading, but also helps them develop empathy and listening skills. |
| Friday |
Physical Friday - Why don't you grab the playdough out of the cupboard or make some yourself? How to Make your Own Playdough Using playdough is a great way to strengthen your child's hands a fingers, which helps their fine motor skills. |
Nursery Rhyme of the Week
'When parents introduce their child to nursery rhymes it is most unlikely that eventual success in reading is in their minds. Yet...early knowledge of nursery rhymes plays a considerable role in preparing the child for reading and spelling.' Bryant et al 1989.
Current Core Text
Choose your favourite vehicle and LET'S GO! Join all the busy animals as they zoom around in every kind of vehicle you can imagine, vibrantly illustrated by the talented Katie Abey.
Is that a cheeky monkey flying a plane? And did I see a llama riding a scooter? And there's a whole pack of animals catching that bus. All the animals are on the move in their favourite vehicles, zipping by in their own hilarious way. Travel across airports, race through city streets in fire engines and drive around building sites. Wherever you're going today ... tell us how it should be done!
We Catch the Bus invites children to choose their favourite vehicles and how they like to travel over 12 spreads, packed with animals driving cars, buses, diggers, spacecraft, bikes, ships, scooters and more.
Tips for reading at home with your child
Little Apples Key Texts
