Little Apples Pre-School
Little Apples is a friendly, successful pre-school within the unique setting of Speen Church of England School. Situated in an area of outstanding beauty, our facilities include well-resourced indoor and outdoor areas that the children can access throughout the day. Children can also explore their wider environment during weekly Forest School sessions. We are also able to enjoy the large school field and playground facilities.
Here at Little Apples pre-school we value each child as an individual. We follow the Early Years Foundation Curriculum, providing a broad and varied curriculum that meets all areas of development. Each child has a key person who is a point of contact for both parents and child, and with whom they can share information. We work in partnership with parents, valuing them as the child’s first educator. Little Apples uses ‘Tapestry’ online (accessible to parents) to log each child’s developmental journey. This is what one of our parents said:
"We love the Tapestry updates. The children enjoy looking back at the photos and videos, so thank you to the staff for taking the time to do all the uploading – I appreciate there must be a fair amount of admin involved but it is lovely to see all the amazing things they get up to during the course of the year."
Our timetable offers children opportunities to cook, garden and experience music, movement and singing. There is a focus on ‘natural materials’ and moveable loose-parts allowing children the freedom to create.
We are pleased to be able to offer our facility to all and are proud of the facilities and learning opportunities that we provide to all those that choose to come to Little Apples.
Staff in Little Apples
Mrs Fenton - Preschool Lead Teacher (Butterfly Key Person)
Mrs Stevens - Preschool Teacher (Butterfly Key Person)
Miss Murray - Early Years Practitioner (Caterpillar Key Person)
Miss Miller - Early Years Practitioner (Caterpillar Key Person)
Mrs Calin - Early Years Practitioner (SEND Specialist)
What We Are Doing This Week - w/b 21/04/25
| Monday |
Messy Monday - CLOSED |
| Tuesday |
Tuesday Trek - Forest School. Please make sure your child has shoes they can do up themselves. |
| Wednesday |
Wednesday Wiggle - We will start the day with a disco, and then do some digging and planting seeds! |
| Thursday |
PE Thursday - PE will be on the playground, so please make sure your child has suitable shoes on for outdoor sports. For children starting school in September, please bring a PE kit to change into - see newsletter for details. Library - Please return any books if you didn't manage to do so before Easter. If you aren't sure which book you have, please ask and we will let you know. |
| Friday |
Physical Friday - This term, we will be focussing on developing fine motor skills for early writing by having a pen disco every Friday morning. In the afternoons, we will use our gross motor skills by using the big wheels or practising ball skills on the playground. |
Nursery Rhyme of the Week
'When parents introduce their child to nursery rhymes it is most unlikely that eventual success in reading is in their minds. Yet...early knowledge of nursery rhymes plays a considerable role in preparing the child for reading and spelling.' Bryant et al 1989.
To support this early knowledge, please enjoy this rhyme with your child at home and explore the rhyming words with them!
Current Core Text
Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a perennial favourite with children and adults alike. Its imaginative illustration and clever cut-out detail charts the progress of a very hungry caterpillar as he eats his way through the week.
Tips for reading at home with your child
Little Apples Key Texts
