The children in this room are aged from approximately 1 1/2 – 2 1/2, although all rooms respect the stage of the child’s development and not just their age. We have space for up 20 children within this room and the room is bright and airy and has many areas that children can explore, problem solve in and construct. We have a designated art area where children can work on pre- writing skills, creating and designing.
In addition, we have a home corner area which all the children can access. As with all rooms, the role play corner allows children to reenact real life scenarios. This stimulates language, physical development and person, social and emotional development. Very early mathematical skills are also developed alongside other areas of the Early Years Foundation stage. We encourage the team to use this area when planning as it can be changed into many different role-play situations. By asking the children for their ideas of what they would like it to be, we encourage their imagination, and their ability to plan and make choices.
Furthermore, the Tigers have open access to the 140 ft garden through double french doors and once outside they are able to enjoy all the mini-beasts as well as all the garden has to offer, physical equipment, sand water and other malleable materials.