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Our Curriculum

Birchwood Pre-school is an amazing place for children to start their learning journey.

At Birchwood Pre-school, we  provide a challenging education program which reflects the needs and interests if the children.  We provide an environment both inside and outside, which will enthuse motivate the children to learn.

We treat every child as  an individual and are committed to the develeopment of the 'Whole Child".  We want children to enter primary school as self assured, independent individuals with a thirst to learn and the confidence to know that they can achieve anything they want to.

Confident Communicator

I can listen carefully in different situations, hold a conversation with friends and adults, ask relevant cquestions, use new vocabulary to explain, ideas thoughts andfeelings

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Fantastic Friend

I am kind, caring and helpful, I show empathy and am respectful to others.  I work and play co-operatively, whilst being considerate of others thoughts, feelings and ideas.

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Brilliant Book worm

I show a love for reading, I use vocabulary to talk about what I read or what has been read to me. I talk about the pictures in the books and use my imagination to retell stories , using story telling aids.

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Wow Writer

I can ustilise tools to help my mark-making.  I give meaning to the marks I create.  I show an interest in writing and I develop an understanding of letters and their sounds

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Independent Individual

I can follow the pre-school rules, set simple goals and persevere to achieve them.  Select resources, manage my personal needs and have an idea of how to stay fit and healty

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Terrific Tool User

I can use a pencil with developing control, use a range of tools such as scissors, cutlery, paint brushes, tweezers and  hammers, safely and with confidence

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Amazing Athlete

I show strength, co-ordination and balance when playing. I move confidently and safely in a range of ways and use a variety of equipment

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Master of Maths

I show an understanding of numbers; reciting them by rote, careful counting, recognition numeral and quantity.  I explore patterns, size and shapes.

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Exceptional Explorer

I am curious about the world around me.  I use language to aid my explorations.  I show a growing awareness of my uniqueness and celebrate how our world varies.

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Compassionate Citizen

I am aware of my local environment and help to look after it.  I am developing the social skills that will support me in the future

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Proud Performer

I sing songs and nursery rhymes.  I make up my own songs.  I dance and move with ease. I retell stories with expression and confidence.  I use musical instruments

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Dynamic Designer

I choose and safely use the resources and tools I need to make my creations. I talk about I have made and how I made it.

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