Development Focus (EYFS Areas)
- Communication & Language: confident speaking.
- Literacy: letter recognition and early writing.
- Mathematics: number sense.
- Understanding the World: curiosity and reasoning.
- Expressive Arts & Design: creativity.
What Teaching Looks Like
- Small group activities.
- Story discussions.
- Encouraging independence.
Literacy Foundations
- Recognising letters (especially name).
- Beginning to write letters and shapes.
- Understanding stories.
Mathematics Foundations
- Counting reliably to 10 and beyond where ready.
- Recognising numerals 1–5 (and beyond).
- Simple comparisons.
Understanding the World
- Talking about changes, nature, community.
Expressive Arts & Design
- Drawing with detail.
- Music, movement, imaginative play.
What to Observe
- Speaks in full sentences.
- Counts reliably.
- Recognises letters and numbers.
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Nursery Objectives
Area | Expected Development | Objective (What We Are Working Towards) |
Listening & Language | Speaks clearly, listens in group time | Prepare children for structured group learning |
Social & Emotional | Shows empathy, follows rules | Support self-regulation and positive behaviour |
Physical | Controls tools, prepares for writing | Prepare hands for writing |
Literacy | Identifies sounds, attempts writing | Develop early reading and writing skills |
Mathematics | Counts to 15, patterns | Strengthen number sense and pattern recognition |
Understanding the World | Makes predictions | Develop early scientific thinking |
Expressive Arts | Plans simple creations | Encourage purposeful creative work |
Program Details
- Age3½–4½ years
- Class DurationFull Day
- Lessons12
- Students12
- CertificationsYes
- LanguageEnglish & French