A TYPICAL DAY
I aim to provide a home from home environment with a good routine. I have an annual and a weekly plan which covers daily routines, celebrations and monthly topics although activities will always be based around the current needs and interests of the children. I have a very wide range of resources to ensure there is always something going on.
I encourage a lot of child-led play as that is how children learn best but I also offer adult-led activities
daily all dependent on the children's own interests.
Typical activities may be:
Construction Toys, Lego, Puzzles and Jigsaws
Building Blocks
Role-play - this includes a variety of dressing up clothes
Kitchen/Play Food etc.
Art & Craft Materials
Painting
Chalk & Paper Board
Cooking & Baking
Audio and Visual (CD's, Videos etc.)
Singing music & Dance
Rhymes Time
Books and Games
Parks, Library and other outings
Gardening
Sanpit, Slide
Messy Play
Other Outdoor Activities
and lots more!!!
A typical day looks like this:
7.30am-8.30am - Welcome Children & Free Play
Welcome children in my setting.
8.30am-9.30am - Indoor & Outdoor Activities, Free Play
Children have access to a range of equipment and activities designed to encourage learning and development in all seven areas.
I also cover days of the week, letter sounds, colouring and painting, topics of interest or learning about weather.
9.30am-10.00am - Morning Snack Time
A selection of food is available.
10.00am-12.00pm - Indoor & Outdoor Activities
Time to spent outdoors or an adult-led activity. Children are encouraged to free flow between the various activities available,
choosing those they like or to try something new. Creative learning is in the place.
12.00pm-12.45pm - Lunchtime
Lunch is always a freshly cooked main meal. All children are encouraged to feed themselves, although there is always a hand when needed.
The babies have the same food which is blended down or baby milk provided by parent's.
12.45pm-14.30pm - Bedtime Story, Sleep & Quiet Time
Children have available a baby cot, sleep mats & bunk bed. Older children who no longer need a sleep now have a chance to share their thoughts.
14.30pm-15.30pm - Group Time, Craft Activity or Baking
Children sit with childminder to take part in activities designed around their individual needs and children are encouraged to work together.
15.30pm-16.00pm - Afternoon Snack Time & Tea Time
A selection of food is available.
16.00pm-17.00pm - Free Play & Indoor Activity
After tea time I encourage children to relax and quietly play, preparing them for going home and bedtime.
17.00pm-18.00pm - Children Depart & Home Time
You can be sure that children have had a busy and exciting time with me.
Monthly themes:
January
* Winter – Alphabet *
February
* Weather – Valentine’s Day *
March
* Spring & Pets – St. Patrick’s Day *
April
* Easter – Fruit & Vegetable *
May
* Plants – Sport *
June
* My Country – ZOO & Animals *
July
* Summer – Transportation & Road Safety *
August
* Farm – Food *
September
* My Body – Our World *
October
* Space & Science – Halloween *
November
* Numbers & Shapes – Colours *
December
* Christmas - Traditions Around The World *