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Ladybirds Playroom – 4 to 5 years

Ladybirds begins the process of preparing each child for school by providing a structured daily experience of nursery life.

Stimulating activities are planned to encourage understanding through logic, reasoning and free thought which further develops social, emotional, physical and intellectual skills within each child’s ability.

Although the Ladybirds have a more structured day, music-time, story-time, outdoor play, imaginary play, free play and messy and creative play are still an essential part of the daily routine.

Meal times are also important and are made enjoyable whilst encouraging children to eat a wide variety of foods. The children learn table manners and enjoy deciding their own quantities of food and there is always plenty for second helpings. From time to time the younger children join Ladybirds for mealtimes and this creates a different environment for all the children.

The child is given the opportunity to experience a varied range of activities within their daily routine, which in turn prepares them not only intellectually but also emotionally and socially for their time at school.