An Enriching Foundation of Maths, Science, & Literacy
Village and Wider World / Preschool | 3 – 5 Years | London, UK
From Village to Wider World:
Cultivating Independence
This is the stage where children transition into the Village room and then the Wider World room. Here, we emphasise advanced communication, independent thinking, and complex social interactions. With a gentle introduction to academics, we ensure a well-rounded foundation, fostering confidence, social skills, curiosity, and a love for learning in preparation for school.
Growing Together in the Village Room
As your child transitions to the Village room (for younger preschoolers) they begin to explore a broader world. Your child builds a sense of community by taking ownership of their space, making choices together, and directing their daily activities. This stage empowers them to express themselves, trust their ideas, and embrace their unique identities, fostering a love for learning along the way.
Here’s a Look at How We Enhance Your Younger Preschooler’s FIRST Steps:
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Focus Attention
Extended Concentration:
Focus on activities for longer periods,
participate in group activities, and sustain
attention during more complex tasks.
Listening & Responding:
Enhanced ability to listen attentively to
stories, respond to questions about
them, and follow multi-step instructions.
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Independence
Gross Motor Skills:
Children should be
proficient in running,
jumping, climbing, and
beginning to hop and
skip.
Fine Motor Skills:
Advanced hand-eye
coordination, such as drawing
recognisable shapes and
letters, using scissors
independently, and beginning
to write their name.
Self-Help Skills & Curiosity:
Full independence in daily routines, such as dressing, undressing, using the toilet, and washing hands.
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Resilience
Emotional Expression & Self-Regulation:
Further development in expressing
emotions appropriately, understanding
others' feelings, and coping with new and
challenging situations with minimal adult
support.
Persistence & Problem Solving:
Showing determination in completing tasks
and solving more complex problems
independently, such as building detailed
structures or solving age-appropriate puzzles.
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Social Understanding
Sense of Self & Social Identity:
Recognising their abilities and preferences, and understanding family roles and relationships.
Language:
Using more complex sentences, engaging in detailed conversations, and understanding and using social norms such as politeness and taking turns.
Co-operative Play & Relationships:
Forming friendships, and beginning to resolve conflicts with minimal adult
intervention.
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Trustworthiness
Memory & Recognition:
Excellent memory retention, recalling
detailed information about past events,
and understanding sequences of events
and routines.
Making Choices & Problem Solving:
Making thoughtful choices, solving
conflicts, and showing the ability to plan
and execute tasks based on past
experiences and future predictions.
Discovering New Adventures in the Wider World Room
In the Wider World room, older preschoolers explore a broader environment that prepares them for school. We believe in every child’s potential, encouraging them to face new challenges and embrace opportunities with excitement and resilience. Your little one builds confidence and learns important skills to help them succeed in different situations, fostering a love for learning and helping them adapt to the world around them.
Here’s a Look at How We Enhance Your Older Preschooler’s FIRST Steps:
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Focus Attention
Extended Concentration:
Demonstrate the ability to
focus on activities for extended periods,
participate actively in group discussions,
and engage in tasks that require
sustained attention.
Listening & Comprehension:
Enhanced ability to listen attentively to
stories and discussions, comprehend
and respond thoughtfully to questions,
and follow complex instructions.
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Independence
Gross Motor Skills:
Proficiency in running,
jumping, climbing,
hopping, skipping, and
beginning to participate
in organised sports or
dance.
Fine Motor Skills:
Further development in
hand-eye coordination,
such as writing letters and
numbers more accurately,
cutting shapes with scissors,
and drawing detailed
pictures.
Self-Help Skills:
Full independence in
all self-care routines,
such as dressing, using
the toilet, and
washing hands
without assistance.
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Resilience
Regulation & Coping:
Advanced ability to express emotions
appropriately, understand and empathize
with others' feelings, and use coping
strategies to manage frustration and
disappointment with minimal adult
support.
Persistence & Complex Problem
Solving:
Demonstrating persistence in
completing more challenging tasks
and solving complex problems
independently, such as multi-step
puzzles or building intricate structures.
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Social Understanding
Sense of Self & Social Identity:
Recognising
their own strengths and areas
for improvement, and
understanding their role
within family, school, and
community.
Advanced Language: Using complex sentences,
engaging in detailed and
coherent conversations, and
using polite expressions and
conversational turn-taking.
Co-operative Play &
Relationships:
Forming deeper
friendships, and resolving
conflicts independently or with
minimal adult intervention.
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Trustworthiness
Memory & Sequencing:
Excellent memory retention, recalling
detailed information about past events,
and understanding complex sequences
of events and routines.
Informed Choices & Planning:
Making thoughtful and informed
choices, planning and executing tasks
with consideration of past experiences
and future outcomes, and solving
social conflicts with peers.
Ignite a Passion for Reading
We ignite a love for reading by introducing phonics and letter recognition. Your child begins to recognise familiar words, understand simple texts, and develop a passion for stories, setting the foundation for lifelong literacy skills.
Build Writing & Math Foundations
Our programme nurtures essential writing skills as children learn to write their names, form letters, and create simple words. Additionally, we promote number recognition and counting, helping them grasp basic mathematical concepts through engaging activities.
Village & Wider World Daily Routines:
Morning
The day starts with a welcome and group discussion, followed by literacy and numeracy activities. Snack time includes personal responsibility tasks.
Activity Block
Science and exploration activities are followed by outdoor play and sports. Team projects and collaborative learning build social skills.
Afternoon
Lunch is followed by independent tasks, rest, and quiet activities. The day concludes with arts and crafts and reflection time.
Nutritious Food Programme
By Experts Lune + Wild
Each day, your child enjoys two nutritious meals, freshly prepared by Lune + Wild. These balanced, flavourful, all-organic dishes and snacks are carefully developed by Paediatric Dietitians to fuel children’s energy and growth for your confidence.
Famly Communication App
Keeps You Connected Daily
Your child’s day is just a click away, thanks to your mobile Famly app packed with info about their progress and daily learning. Feel like you’re a part of the classroom when you see pictures, videos, and messages about their day.
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Preparing Them for School While Paving the Way for aBright & Successful Future.
