
What we do

At Terriers, we emphasise learning through play. We use the Development Matters section of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework to plan play-based activities which will help all children progress towards the Early Learning Goals. As a child gets older, and depending on each child’s individual needs and capabilities, more structured learning can become part of their playgroup morning.
In addition to singing/story time together, the children are encouraged to participate in group time and have plenty of opportunity for free play, during which they may like to get involved with activities such as:
Forest School
We are so proud of our Forest school that we gave it a separate page here
Creative Play
Drawing, colouring and painting
Modelling with clay and playdough
Construction toys
Physical and Tactile Play
Climbing frame and tunnels
Riding on the bikes
Exploring the sandpit
Playing with water
Imaginative and Social Play
Play in home corner or the shop
Dressing up
Playing with the cars and garage
Train set
Dolls and the doll house
Farm and animal toys
Literacy, Mathematics and Understanding the World
Library corner
Maths table
Boxed games and puzzles
Computer and electronic toys
Celebrating cultural events
We strongly encourage the children to learn skills which develop their independence. For instance, children quickly learn to take responsibility for registering themselves, looking after their belongings and helping to prepare the snacks and drinks which form part of every day life at Terriers Playgroup.