In Dragonflies, it's all about moving from a baby to a busy toddler, and exploring the world more widely. Our room is dedicated
to children aged between 2 to 3 years old.
During this meaningful stage in a child's life, they become more independent, and vital social skills are developing quickly. We find that many new friendships are being made at this stage, which often carry on through the nursery and into primary school!
Messy play is a significant and constant activity in Dragonflies. We utilise many resources such as cornflour, paint, chalk, jelly, and baked beans (to name but a few!) in a variety of imaginative and fun ways. We also spend a lot of time outside, particularly in our dedicated free-flow garden. Based on the interests of the children and the weather, we change our equipment around regularly. Children also benefit from a good dash about in our playground, and can build on their social skills with interactive role-playing in the playground shop or aboard the static boat.
We fully support all areas of potty-training when your child is ready, and work with you to ensure that this part of your child’s development is as smooth and worry-free as possible. Our bathroom is equipped with toddler sized toilets, as well as low-level sinks. And when it comes to food, we are there to supervise and encourage practice
in those difficult motor skills needed when self-feeding.
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Lunch Time
Growing Up
Snacks and drinks
ABC's & 123's
Fun Activities
Outside Play
We are able to provide a healthy two course lunch or you may provide your own food. Eating can be a messy business at this age but is an important part of learning!
What about
my lunch?
Taking steps forwards
As well as learning to interact with other children, your child will be taking important personal steps in their development. We work closely with your child to encourage self-feeding and potty training. After lunch we always find space for those who need a break from busy nursery life!
Snack time
We provide a healthy snack morning and afternoon consisting of a wide variety of fruit and more filling items such as toast or pitta bread. Milk or water is offered, although children can bring their own bottles of drink if you prefer.
My intellectual development
From story time to counting, encouraging the children in new and interesting ways makes learning fun. Our planning is based on the needs and interests of each individual child, ensuring that they are challenged to reach their full potential. Each month we pick a new topic and incorporate it into all our essential learning tools.
Challenging the imagination
Our activities are planned every day based on the interests and development of the children. Activities may include dressing up, role play, messy play, making things, play dough, small world imaginative play, the list could go on and on!
Getting outside is an important part of our day and we go out whatever the weather! We can choose to spend time in our own free flow garden or explore more widely around the nursery.
I want to play!
Stacey
Gemma
Leah
Jadea
Melanie
Avril
Stacey
I love to spend my time being creative and messy! I have worked in childcare for 3 years and recently passed my
Level IV unit in Creative
Thinking & Learning. I aim to pass my driving test this year.
Gemma
I have worked at Longscroft for nearly ten years.
I have two girls aged four and one.
Leah
I have been working in childcare for over ten years and at Longscroft for five.
In my spare time I like to be outdoors with my 2 year old son, exploring woodlands and the outdoor environments. I love being outdoors!!
I also enjoy cuddling up
with a good book.
Jadea
I have just finished my level 3 health and social care at sixth form and come to longscroft to do my level 3 in early years as an apprentice.
In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my friends and playing with my dog Sandy.
Melanie
Hello I am Melanie. I have enjoyed working with young children for many years, having previously worked as a Teaching Assistant for 12 years. I am looking forward to working with the younger children here at Longscroft.
Avril
Hi I’m Avril. I have been at Longscroft for several years doing a variety of tasks but more recently I am giving 1:1 support to some lovely children with SEN. I particularly like crafts and messy play and at home I like to sew and knit. When I’m not doing that I like
to ride my bike and go for
long walks.
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