The importance of this area cannot be overemphasised. We offer an exciting range of books that the children can choose from, encourage them to share books with their peers and adults and to participate in story time. Through these activities, the children will be developing pre-reading skills and we hope their love for books. A reading scheme will be offered to those children who are ready for a more structured approach about a term before they start school.
Understanding of the alphabet and letter sounds is an integral part of the daily routine and is taught/learnt through games and puzzles, song, rhyme, interactive displays, ICT, etc. Letter formation is encouraged and the children are taught to hold a pencil correctly and write their name.
The writing and role play area offers an enjoyable and stimulating opportunity for the children to experiment in writing whether it is mark making or word building, giving them the confidence they need to become independent writers and the understanding that writing has meaning.