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PERSONAL, SOCIAL AND

EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

This is a vital aspect of children’s development and includes:
A smooth transition from home to nursery life.
Developing a love for learning.

Learning how to co-operate with other children and
enjoy friendships.
Growing in independence and self-esteem.

Exploring emotions and learning how to manage them.
Respecting and caring for others and the nursery environment.

Developing levels of concentration for focused tasks.
Learning how to make choices and use thinking skills.

Sharing meals together.

PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT

AND MOVEMENT

The nursery children are encouraged to be physically
active and learning includes:

Climbing, pedalling, balancing, jumping, hopping and digging.
Developing body awareness, co-ordination and control.

Learning how to throw, catch and strike a ball.
Moving to music using actions and props.

Using space safely and imaginatively.
Developing fine motor skills using hammers, tongs, tweezers,
rollers, brushes, scissors etc.
Playing co-operative parachute and catching games.