In our Pixie Room (baby room), we focus initially on the Prime Areas of Development:

Prime Areas of Development (Focused on First in Our Pixie Room):

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2. Communication and Language
   • Intent: Children develop listening skills, use descriptive language, and expand their vocabulary.
   • Implementation: Through interactive play and structured activities, they learn to express their ideas and emotions using new vocabulary and different tenses, fostering confidence in verbal expression.
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4. Personal, Social, and Emotional Development
   • Intent: Children build independence, confidence, and assertiveness.
   • Implementation: Activities encourage children to understand, follow, and discuss rules and routines. They also learn to identify and articulate their feelings, helping them develop emotional awareness and empathy.
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6. Physical Development
   • Intent: Children strengthen gross and fine motor skills, crucial for writing and daily tasks.
   • Implementation: They engage in activities that develop their gross motor abilities (using large muscle groups for balance and coordination) and fine motor skills (using hand and wrist muscles for tasks requiring precision). Independence skills, such as dressing and self-care, are also emphasized.

Once children feel secure in these Prime Areas, we begin to introduce the Specific Areas of Development:

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• Literacy
  • Intent: Building foundational reading and writing skills.
  • Implementation: Through fun activities and games, children engage in letter recognition, phonemic awareness, and early writing, which supports their journey toward independent reading and writing.
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• Mathematics
  • Intent: Introducing number sense, counting, and shape recognition.
  • Implementation: Hands-on activities help children understand numbers as quantities, identify shapes, and begin to perform basic counting and sorting, making math a tangible, enjoyable experience.
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• Understanding the World
  • Intent: Exploring people, places, technology, and the environment.
  • Implementation: Through observation and exploration, children develop curiosity about the world around them. They learn to recognize their place within various communities and become aware of natural and technological surroundings.
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• Expressive Arts and Design
  • Intent: Encouraging creativity and self-expression.
  • Implementation: Using art, music, movement, dance, role-play, and design technology, children share their thoughts and feelings. This helps them build creative thinking and develop unique ways of expressing themselves.

At Little Imp we foster a holistic approach, allowing each child to progress at their own pace and become enthusiastic, engaged learners. Through a combination of planned, purposeful play and adult-led as well as child-initiated activities, children learn through active play, exploration, and building on previous skills. We continuously reinforce and expand their learning in the Prime Areas throughout their journey at Little Imp.

 

Implementing Our Curriculum

Our curriculum implementation is flexible and responsive. We plan activities around a set of core books that support children’s development across various themes and areas. By observing and interacting with children, we stay attuned to their interests and individual needs. This child-centred approach allows us to create experiences that are both engaging and meaningful, helping each child thrive in their learning environment.

Parents are also part of our learning community. Through the Tapestry App we share updates and progress, allowing you to support your child’s learning at home. We encourage you to share any exciting news or achievements so your child can celebrate and discuss these with their friends, building confidence and communication skills.

 

Promoting Fundamental British Values

Our commitment to children’s development includes fostering values that help them grow as positive members of society. We integrate the following Fundamental British Values into daily activities and routines at Little Imp:

• Democracy: Encouraging children to make choices and voice opinions.
• Rule of Law: Understanding rules, routines, and respect for others.
• Individual Liberty: Supporting children’s sense of independence.
• Mutual Tolerance and Respect: Promoting kindness, empathy, and cooperation.

These values are the foundation of our community at Little Imp, preparing children to respect and value themselves and others in a diverse society.

 

” At Little Imp we all grow together to be all we can be.”