Mini-Martlet mornings

With a focus on developing fine motor skills, children play at the table, at an easel or the water station.

Sitting together on the floor, children sing songs, often with sign language, read stories and learn about colours, body parts and new words. Often these activities are themed around a weekly topic.

Everybody goes outside for PE; balance, co-ordination and teamwork set the foundations for all the sports that come further up the school.

Sensory play time, whether it be with sand, water, mud or play dough, means there is plenty of fun to be had with some messy play.

A homemade snack is enjoyed and there is an opportunity for children to choose what and who they would like to play with.

Following a little break, children are encouraged to get creative through making, drawing or painting. Often the subject cleverly ties in with our weekly topic.

After a little tidy up, children settle down to listen to a story.

The children sit together to eat the delicious, balanced lunch provided.

After lunch, children are collected, ready for a rest after a busy, fun-filled morning with their friends.