Main Play Room

The main play activities are based in all areas of the curriculum.  We use tabletops and floor space.  We have a 'choosing' table which gives children the options of picking which activities they wish to play with.

We have a quieter area where children can select from a large choice of books, both fiction and factual.  These books cover 'themed topics', 'cultural awareness' and 'make believe'.

We have a computer available for children to have fun gaining manipulative skills as well as curriculum based tasks.

Creative Art Room / Area

The creative art room invites children to make a choice by offering an adult led activity alongside free choice, which includes play clay, sand, collage and sand/water play.

Role Play Room 

Our role play room offers children a variety of role play opportunities.  Multi cultural and ICT resources enhance the themed play:  opticians, Chinese restaurant, office, shop etc.

Ball Pond/Energetic Play Room / Sensory Room

Our energetic play room allows children to show their physical abilities!  Soft surface areas, slides, tunnels and walkways are a firm favourite.

At times this room is used for quieter activities.  We have several Special effects/sensory lights which, when activated in a darkened room, give the children a much more relaxed, quieter environment - ideal for story time or listening to music.

Outdoor Classroom

The outdoor classroom can be used whatever the weather!  It has a soft surfaced area with a clear covered roof.  Activities in this area change although we do have a permanent role play kitchen available alongside other activities like our mini gym!

Sensory Garden

The sensory garden is at the entrance to Whitchurch Under Fives. Children are encouraged to feel and smell the plants.  Listen to garden sounds, sometimes taste the food they have grown.  This is also an ideal quiet area for story time.

Playground

At the rear of the pre-school is our playground which, in the summer months, has a shaded area.  The soft surface area houses climbing equipment and the patio area offers space for the children to learn skills using wheeled vehicles, balls etc.