Our Learning Environment
Our learning environment is set-up to represent the key learning areas of the EYFS.
We provide core areas each day, for independent exploration, that meet the learning objectives of the EYFS.
The 3 prime areas:
- Communication and Language
- Physical Development
- Personal, Social and Emotional Development
The 4 specific areas:
- Literacy
- Maths
- Understanding the World
- Expressive Arts and Design
Communication and Language Development
We have a core area for communication and language development. This will focus on interactions, exploring language, listening and understanding.
Physical Development
We have a core area for physical development. Indoors, we will focus on developing fine motor skills. We will have specific sessions for core strength, coordination and gross motor skills.
PHSE
We have a core area for PHSE learning. This will be linked to emotions, sense of self and relationships.
Literacy
We have a core area for literacy learning. This will be linked to comprehension, exploring words and mark making.
Maths
We have a core area for maths learning. This will be linked to numbers, patterns and connections, and spatial reasoning.
Understanding the World
We have a core area for Understanding the World. This will link to personal experiences, our diverse world and widening vocabulary.
Expressive Arts and Design
We have a core area for imagination and creativity, self-expression and communication through the arts.