In Auldearn Nursery the curriculum is delivered through play. Children learn naturally through play and enjoy learning. The staff support and extend children's play through careful observation and ensure that all children access the whole curriculum.

We aim to provide a secure, warm and caring environment, where children feel good about themselves, which in turn encourages them to become confident learners.
We work in partnership with parents and other pre school providers to build upon the child's previous experiences. 

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD

• Looking at and noticing things using the five senses
• People and places in the local area
• Outings and trips
• Finding out about materials
• Finding out about animals and birds
• Finding out about numbers, colours and shapes
• Sorting, matching and counting games
• Using everyday technology
• Caring for the natural environment
• Asking questions, designing and experimenting

 
COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGE

• Listening and talking activities
• Learning to enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and information books
• Listening to and recognising familiar sounds and words through play
• Experimenting with writing
• Having fun with words
• Listening to others
• Activities to build confidence
• Role play
• Enjoying and recognising rhyming words

EMOTIONAL, PERSONAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

• Making friends and getting on with others
• Sharing and taking turns
• Playing co-operatively
• Developing independence
• Developing confidence
• Dressing and personal hygiene
• Promoting healthy eating and exercise
• Respecting others
• Celebrating differences
• Developing positive attitudes  

PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT

• Enjoying active play indoors and outdoors
• Developing skills like balancing, throwing and catching
• Activities to develop fine motor co-ordination
• Developing an awareness of health and fitness
• Exploring movement
• Co-operating with others

CREATIVE AND AESTHETIC DEVELOPMENT

• Painting , drawing and modelling
• Role play
• Singing and making music
• Movement and dance
• Using instruments
• Circle games
• Listening to music
• Singing and listening to a variety of songs