Here at Little Sprouts ELC, FS1 Class, we recognise that young children learn best when they are active. We understand that active learning involves other people, objects, ideas and events that engage and involve children for sustained periods. Therefore, we believe that early years’ education should be as practical as possible and our setting has an ethos of learning through play. Play is an essential part of the learning process, supporting children in all areas of development.
Practitioners provide both structured and unstructured play opportunities inside and outside of the classroom. These activities aim to engage children in practical, first-hand experiences designed to encourage children to discover, explore, investigate and develop their personal interests as well as areas of curiosity in order to help to make sense of the world around them. A day in Fs1 class will see children experience a balance of adult-led sessions and time where they can safely consolidate their ideas in activities and exploration, they have initiated themselves.
