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
Miss Miller - Early Years Practitioner
Mrs Turner - Early Years Practitioner
What We Are Doing This Week - w/b 08/2/26
| Monday |
Messy Monday - We ran out of time to create our cress heads last week so will be doing that today. Hopefully, we will have cress in time for half-term! |
| Tuesday |
Safer Internet Day - we will be thinking about what the internet is, and if we use it at home. We will read a special story about making safe choices if you are using the internet. |
| Wednesday |
Wiggle Wednesday - We will start the day with a 'Squiggle while you Wiggle', and hope to create an obstacle course outside to develop our creative and gross motor skills. |
| Thursday |
Thinking Thursday – We will be learning about the Lunar New Year, which takes place during half-term this year. We will have some messy spaghetti play and using chopsticks to develop our fine motor skills. |
| Friday |
Physical Friday - We will have another 'Squiggle while you Wiggle' session, and will do some fine motor activities with peg boards and playdough in the afternoon to strengthen our hands. |
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.
Current Core Text
There's nothing like a visit from a polar bear family, a swirl of bees, an orangutan or a pod of dolphins to inspire action! Follow the adventures of some sparky kids as they discover why the planet needs our help, join them as they brainstorm some awesome solutions, and help to spread their enthusiasm across the globe. This collection of four fabulous planet-protecting and child-empowering stories is packed full of facts and science-made-easy. Positive, playful dialogue by Katie Daynes combine with gorgeous illustrations by Roisin Hahessy, making the perfect book to read aloud or alone, and fill children with hope for the future.
Tips for reading at home with your child
Little Apples Key Texts
