Key person will introduce Using the stepping stones
herself to child and parent.
Will go through enrolment
form and answer any
questions, queries or
concerns. Will discuss
settling child at pre-school
Using the Duplo (on the
carpet) to build and
construct – using
imagination to create small
world play. Working
individually and together
We will use Tapestry to
record / photograph what
the children are doing.
Parents to complete
necessary paperwork /
permissions and key person
will encourage / support
them to use Tapestry .
Using chalks / paint brushes
and water to make marks on
the patio and outside walls.
Using paint dabbers to make
individual pictures
Will provide opportunities
(indoors) to promote for children to play with /
physical, imaginary and alongside other children and
role play. Use numbers on to get to know staff.
them to encourage
recognition / counting
Sitting in small groups at We will be attentive and
snack time – help to responsive to the children.
prepare snack, talk about We will use positive language
hygiene, hand washing, and encourage children to
tasting new food, sitting join in.
together then washing up.
Use Tuff tray with puzzles, Pouring/ measuring in the
shape activities so that small water play tray. This is
children can think about / good activity for promoting
use special awareness mathematical thinking and
whilst playing together / language – e.g. up/down,
alongside each other big/small and promotes
physical and social play
Using imagination when Using bikes, scooters, balls,
playing in the nature etc (garden) – promoting
garden / mud kitchen – physical, communication and
looking for insects, social skills. Include literacy /
digging, watering garden numeracy outside.