Knowledge and Understanding of the World

We will use a variety of contexts which will help the children to be actively involved in making sense of their world.  Our global themes will reflect the interests and experiences of the children and will evolve gradually, using the children as the starting point.

They will include investigations of:

   
                                               Myself

                                                The World Around Us

                                               The World Beyond

While playing, we will encourage the children to:

·       investigate

·       observe

·       ask questions

·       name objects and categorise them 

·       use their senses to find out more

·       experiment and design

·       solve problems

·       record information simply eg drawings and model making

·       count, sort, match, compare, and sequence

·       recognise colours, shapes and patterns                                                                                                                                                       
During their time in Nursery the children will broaden their knowledge by:

· visiting local places of interest eg shops, the library, the post office, Whin Park, Nairn Beach

· welcoming visitors eg the lollipop man, the dentist, the school nurse

· caring for plants and looking for creatures from the natural environment eg caterpillars, worms

· looking for changes all around eg the seasons, their own growth

· using a variety of investigative resources eg magnifying glasses, computer, reference books

At all times we will encourage the children to be healthy and safe by:

·       providing healthy snacks

·  giving opportunities for active, energetic play, both indoors and outside

·   attending Safe, Strong and Free Workshops

·   establishing routines for good hygiene eg hand washing                                                                                                                                       

Through all the experiences on offer to the children we hope to create an environment in which the children can develop an appreciation of and respect for the world around them.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Reviewed October 2003