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Welcome to the old school House!
Welcome to The Old School House, your child's ultimate destination for a safe, nurturing, and enjoyable experience. Our dedicated team prioritizes your child's safety and well-being, providing a diverse range of activities, personalized homework supervision, and ample opportunities for development of essential skills , fostering creativity through our play based learning. Join us in creating memorable moments in a lively and secure setting.
7 ways of learning
Communication & Language 🗣️
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Daily Conversations:
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Engaging in frequent, meaningful conversations with children throughout the day.
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Using rich, expressive language and encouraging children to do the same.
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Reading aloud regularly, discussing stories, and pointing out key vocabulary.
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Group Activities:
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Singing songs, playing rhyming games, and engaging in storytelling sessions.
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Puppet shows, role-playing, and dramatic play to encourage communication.
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Supporting Early Language Development:
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Providing opportunities for children to listen to and understand instructions.
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Encouraging children to express their needs and feelings using words.
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Physical Development 👣
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Outdoor Play:
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Providing a safe and stimulating outdoor environment with climbing frames, swings, and sandpits.
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Organizing outdoor games such as running, jumping, and throwing.
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Indoor Activities:
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Providing opportunities for gross motor skills (e.g., dancing, yoga, obstacle courses).
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Encouraging fine motor skills through activities like drawing, painting, and building with blocks.
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Self-Care:
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Supporting children with dressing, toileting, and handwashing skills.
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Promoting healthy eating habits.
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Personal, Social & Emotional Development 🧠
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Building Relationships:
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Creating a warm, welcoming, and secure environment where children feel safe and valued.
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Encouraging positive interactions between children and between children and adults.
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Self-Regulation:
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Helping children to understand and manage their emotions.
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Providing opportunities for children to develop self-control and resilience.
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Developing Independence:
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Encouraging children to make choices and solve problems independently.
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Supporting children in developing a sense of responsibility.
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Literacy🖊️
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Early Reading:
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Reading stories aloud daily and discussing them with children.
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Providing access to a wide variety of books and reading materials.
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Introducing children to phonics and early reading skills through games and activities.
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Encouraging children to "read" their own drawings and scribbles.
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Early Writing:
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Providing opportunities for children to explore writing through drawing, painting, and mark-making.
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Introducing children to the concept of writing by modeling writing letters and words.
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Encouraging children to write their own names and simple words.
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Mathematics✖️
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Everyday Maths:
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Incorporating mathematical concepts into everyday routines, such as counting toys, measuring ingredients, and sorting shapes.
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Providing opportunities for children to explore numbers through games, songs, and puzzles.
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Introducing children to basic mathematical concepts, such as counting, sorting, and comparing.
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Practical Activities:
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Using manipulatives such as blocks, counters, and puzzles to develop mathematical understanding.
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Engaging children in activities that involve measuring, weighing, and estimating.
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Encouraging children to solve simple mathematical problems.
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Understanding The world 🌍
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Exploring the Environment:
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Taking children on nature walks and exploring their local community.
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Providing opportunities for children to learn about the natural world through gardening, observing animals, and exploring different environments.
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Introducing children to different cultures and communities.
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Science and Technology:
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Engaging children in simple science experiments and observations.
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Providing opportunities for children to explore technology, such as computers and tablets.
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Encouraging children to ask questions and investigate the world around them.
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Expressive Arts & Design 🎨
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Creative Experiences:
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Providing a wide range of art materials, such as paints, crayons, clay, and collage materials.
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Encouraging children to express themselves through music, dance, and drama.
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Providing opportunities for children to create their own stories, songs, and plays.
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Supporting Creativity:
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Creating a supportive and encouraging environment where children can explore their creativity freely.
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Celebrating children's artistic achievements.
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Helping children develop their imagination and problem-solving skills.
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