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Panther Playgroup
Activities & Curriculum |
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The great majority of play activities undertaken
in the centre do not result in an end product. The children get pleasure
and experience from the process of "doing".
The lack of a tangible product to take home does not imply the lack of
"work" or learning on the childs part. Staff welcome the chance
to speak with parents or carers at the end of a session to explain how
a child has spent the morning.
The 5 areas in the curriculum are:
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Emotional, Personal and
Social Development |
E.g. Develop self-esteem, self-confidence, independence and perseverance.
Learn to express feelings, needs and preferences. Form positive relationships
with others, play co-operatively, take turns and share.
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Communication and Language
Development |
E.g. Express needs, thought and feelings in verbal and non-verbal ways.
Take part in conversations, listen to others and respond. Use books and
understand their layout. Recognise some familiar words and letters.
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Physical Development and
Movement |
E.g. Enjoy energetic activity. Run, jump, throw, skip, balance and catch.
Develop increasing control of the fine movements of their fingers and
hands. Develop an awareness of space. Be aware of the importance of health
and fitness. Use tools.
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Knowledge & Understanding
of the World |
E.g. Use the five senses to investigate. Care for living things. Mathematical
processes such as matching, sorting, grouping, counting and measuring.
Recognise some patterns, shapes and colours.
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Expressive and Aesthetic
Development |
E.g. Painting, drawing, printing, modelling. Express feelings and thoughts
through pictures. Puppets, songs, rhymes and music. Using musical instruments
and dancing.
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