Little Learners Drop Off Playgroup

🌟 Why Being a Pack-Away Preschool Benefits Our Children 🌟

At Little Learners Preschool, we are proud to be a pack-away setting. While our hall is shared with other community groups such as Pilates and Yoga classes, this creates a unique and enriching environment for our children.

By regularly rotating and setting up our resources, children are continually presented with fresh opportunities to explore, discover, and learn. Rather than seeing the same activities every day, they are encouraged to engage with a wide variety of educational resources that spark curiosity, creativity, and excitement.

Our carefully selected resources support all areas of development, including:
✨ Early maths skills
✨ Speech and language development
✨ Sign language awareness
✨ Mental health and emotional wellbeing
✨ Turn-taking and social skills
✨ Understanding the world around us
✨ Imaginative and creative play
✨ Problem-solving and critical thinking
✨And many more!

The changing environment helps keep learning meaningful and engaging, while encouraging children to adapt, explore new interests, and build confidence in different situations.

At Little Learners, every day brings new opportunities to learn, grow, and have fun. We believe that a stimulating, flexible environment helps children become curious, resilient, and enthusiastic learners for life.

Holiday Club themes:
Monday 17/08/26 Dinosaur Adventure

* Dinosaur excavation sand trays
* Fossil-making with salt dough
* Dino obstacle course
* Volcano experiments
* Dinosaur dress-up day

Tuesday 18/08/26 Space Explorers

* Rocket building
* Planet sensory trays
* Astronaut training course
* Glow-in-the-dark activities
* Moon sand

Wednesday 19-98/26 Messy Art Festival

* Bubble painting
* Ice painting
* Giant collaborative murals
* Clay and playdough creations

And many more!
Let us know if you would like to join us

🔤✨ Phonics fun in preschool! Today our little learners explored letter sounds through songs, games, and hands-on activities.

Learning phonics from an early age helps children develop strong listening skills, build confidence with reading and writing, expand their vocabulary, and strengthen their communication skills. Most importantly, it creates a positive foundation for a lifelong love of learning. 📚💛

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Our week….

Our week in pictures…Wishing everyone a lovely half term break 🌸

Having a dog in a preschool setting can offer a range of emotional, social, and educational benefits for children when managed safely and appropriately.

Emotional Benefits

* Dogs can provide comfort and reassurance, especially for children who may feel anxious or unsettled when separating from parents.
* Interacting with a calm, friendly dog can help children develop empathy, kindness, and emotional awareness.
* Many children feel more relaxed and confident around animals, which can support wellbeing and self-esteem.

Social Development

* Dogs naturally encourage conversation and cooperation between children.
* Children often practise turn-taking, gentle behaviour, and shared responsibility when interacting with a preschool dog.
* A dog can help quieter or less confident children engage more easily with peers and adults.

Communication & Language

* Children frequently talk to dogs in a relaxed and pressure-free way, which can support language development and confidence in speaking.
* Dogs can be incorporated into storytelling, circle time, and vocabulary activities.

Learning Responsibility

* Simple routines such as helping fill a water bowl, discussing care needs, or learning safety rules help children understand responsibility and respect for living things.
* Children learn boundaries, gentle handling, and how to read basic animal behaviour.

Physical & Sensory Benefits

* Stroking a dog can have a calming sensory effect and may help children regulate emotions.
* Outdoor walks or play involving the dog can encourage movement and engagement with nature.

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Last week in pictures.
✅ emphasis on maths
✅ encouraging to take in turns using sand timers
✅ observing cocoons ( no butterflies yet!)
✅ creating all group art
✅ messy and sensory activities
✅ learning to use words when communicating our needs
✅ lots of fun and laughter

✨ Welcome to Little Learners Preschool ✨

A warm, nurturing space where little minds grow, explore, and shine. At Little Learners Preschool, we believe every child deserves a safe, happy, and inspiring environment to learn through play, creativity, and discovery.

From building confidence and friendships to encouraging curiosity and independence, our dedicated team supports each child’s unique journey every step of the way .

🎨 Play-based learning
🌟 Caring & experienced staff 🧸 Safe and stimulating environment📍 A place where little learners become confident big thinkers

Come and discover the magic of early learning with us - book your taster session by calling 07595120744.

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Our week…. Happy half term everyone