Our Curriculum
and Enhanced Provision
At Puddleducks Day Nursery, our curriculum is focused and centered around the individual child. We aim to embrace the interests of the children and be responsive to their curiosity and thinking.
Our combination of adult and child lead learning in both the indoor and outdoor environment allows children the freedom to make choices and be an advocate of their own learning. We hold high value towards the curiosity approach, this reflects within the philosophy of our setting and has been a key factor in the development of our curriculum. Children are given the opportunity to explore, appreciate and understand the natural world, take & manage risks and ultimately develop a love for learning through play.
Practitioners are facilitators to children’s learning, their role is to observe, support & extend learning, offer meaningful opportunities and experiences whilst listening to the child and tuning in to their needs and interests.
Forest School
Forest school sessions provide opportunities for children to connect with nature, build confidence and develop resilience. The children enjoy learning about their natural world whilst being creative.
Magnificent movers
Magnificent movers develops confidence and physical skills whilst children enjoy using various physical resources such as parachute, ball games, obstacle course and much more
Cooking club
Whilst using fresh ingredients the children enjoy creating with foods to promote healthy eating and learning about a balanced diet. The children develop independance as well as knowledge and understanding about the food they are using.
Gardening
The children grow their own fruit and vegetables from seeds and learn about how to care for the growing plants. Our crops are utilised for snacks and cooking activities which promotes healthy eating.
Woodwork club
By using real tools, children are able to engage creatively with wood and other natural resources safely. This hands-on experience enhances children's confidence, coordination, and creativity.
Music and Rhyme time
Music and Rhyme time is a part of the children's day designed to support communication and language skills across all ages. During this time, children engage with various songs and rhymes, using instruments and props.
Heuristic play
During Heuristic play, our younger children use their senses to explore natural resources. These open-ended materials ignite curiosity and imagination, allowing them to investigate, discover, and develop their problem-solving skills.
Tiny mites and Yoga mites
Every Tuesday, Kelly from Tiny Mites leads engaging sessions for our children. Our Ducklings, Twitchits and Tiggy's enjoy songs, rhymes, and dancing with props during Tiny Mites. Meanwhile, Nutkins and Preschool children participate in Yoga Mites to promote mindfulness.
Spanish Class
Our oldest Preschool children learn Spanish on Fridays with Little Linguists through songs, stories, games, and everyday vocabulary. The class enhances cultural awareness, communication, language development, listening, and memory skills.