SAPLINGS CLASS
Saplings are led by Julie Piper and Suzie Singer.
Our pre-school is a high-quality, happy and caring provision. We actively promote learning by creating enjoyable experiences. A stimulating environment is essential for children to have fun, socialise and learn. We take time to carefully consider the environment and activities to ensure they are inviting and interesting for our children. All learning and educational activities are underpinned by the aim to ensure children are well equipped with the skills and understanding needed for their first steps into Reception.
Just Playing
When I am building in the block area,
Please don’t say I’m “Just Playing.”
For, you see, I’m learning as I play: about balance and shapes.
Who knows? I may be an architect someday.
When I am getting all dressed up, setting the table, caring for the babies,
Don’t get the idea I’m, “Just Playing.”
For, you see, I am learning as I play:
I may be a mother or a father someday.
When you see me up to my elbows in paint, or standing at an easel,
Or moulding and shaping in the clay,
Please don’t let me hear you say, “He’s Just Playing,”
For, you see, I’m learning as I play.
I am expressing myself and being creative.
I may be an artist or an inventor someday.
When you see me in a chair “reading” to an imaginary audience,
Please don’t laugh and think I’m “Just Playing.”
For you see, I’m learning as I play.
I may be a teacher someday.
When you see me combing the bushes for bugs, or packing my pockets with
choice things I find,
Don’t pass it off as “Just Playing.”
For you see, I’m learning as I play.
I may be a scientist someday.
When you see me engrossed in a puzzle or some plaything at my school,
Please don’t feel the time is wasted in “Play.”
For, you see, I’m learning as I play.
I’m learning to solve problems and concentrate.
I maybe in business someday.
When you see me cooking and tasting foods,
Please don’t think because I enjoy it, it is “Just Playing.”
For, you see, I’m learning as I play.
I’m learning to follow directions and see differences,
I may be a cook someday.
When you see me learning to skip, hop, run, and move my body,
Please don’t say I’m “Just Playing.”
For, you see, I’m learning as I play.
I’m learning how my body works.
I may be a doctor, nurse or an athlete someday.
When you ask me what I’ve done at school today, and I say, “I Just Played,”
Please don’t misunderstand me,
For you see, I’m learning as I play.
I’m learning to enjoy and be successful in my work,
I’m preparing for tomorrow.
Today, I am a child and my work IS play.