Wider Experience

Drama takes place on a Monday pm and Tuesday am led by Karen Moir our Drama Teacher.  The children participate in a range of drama based learning that enhances their creativity, imagination, vocabulary, performing skills and confidence.

Football Coaching takes place on a Wednesday afternoon and a Thursday morning led by Carlos Girasoli our Scottish Football Association Trained Football coach.  As well as teaching children physical skills they are learning about turn taking, sharing, participation, building resilience in times of failure, positive relationships and encouraging others to do well.

3D Mind Mapping and Talking Thinking Floor Books is the very beginning of our planning process.  We use real life objects (not toys) to stimulate discussion in order to find out the children’s initial level of knowledge of the chosen topic.  From this staff carry that learning and knowledge forward to extend the children’s learning experiences of real life for example Where does fruit come from?, How do bees make honey etc?

Fun Ways to Listen, our Pre School staff run this programme which was developed by Renfrewshire Council.  It helps children to learn to listen for and follow specific instructions whilst engaging in positive social behaviour.  This is offered in small groups of 8 children in order to allow the children the opportunity to remain focused on the given task.

Circle Time is led by Pre School staff and children.  Children engage in this within their key worker groups and is planned for in a responsive way either from interests, achievements or behaviours observed within the key worker group.  Examples of learning experiences vary from the introduction of a new child to the group, focus on a golden rule through to learning about being a good friend or sharing achievements.  Circle time demonstrates the importance of being part of a group, being able to express yourself and it also encourages positive social behaviour.

The music programme “Music Express” is carried forward by the Pre School staff.  The programme contains different sections which offer learning for the children about different styles of music, music vocabulary, the use of instruments and the use of voice.

Fun Ways to Talk, our Pre School staff run this programme which was developed by Renfrewshire Council.  It helps children to develop confidence, self esteem and a sense of security.  Develops a range of communication skills.  Develops understanding of language whilst also develops expressive language. This is offered in small groups of 8 children in order to allow the children the opportunity to remain focused on the given task.

Baby Yoga. Our Baby Yoga teacher Kim visit for 1 hour per week to introduce baby yoga to our 0-2 year old children.  This is an excellent tool in helping children relax, develop and build muscles, assists balance and c0-ordination as well as fun.

Music Class.  Our Music teacher Kieran visits for 1 hour per week to introduce music and musical instruments to our 2-5 year old children.  These sessions promote enjoyment, sharing and turn taking.  The children are introduced to instruments from countries around the world whilst exploring rhythm and beat.