Ripponden Pre School

Don’t forget to buy your ducks for Ripponden Duck Race on 6th September. All proceeds go towards the upkeep of Ripponden Community centre. 😃🦆

HELPING US HELP YOUR CHILDREN GROW 😁

There’s nothing quite like learning through play! 🌈🧱

Our preschool children had a fantastic time during outdoor play. they were exploring, creating, and problem-solving with building blocks under the comfort of our shaded canopy. From building colourful towers to working together on imaginative creations, every moment was filled with laughter, teamwork, and valuable learning.

Play-based activities like these help develop creativity, fine motor skills, communication, and confidence—all while having lots of fun! 💛

Happy children, happy memories, and lots of learning along the way! 💚
Beneath the tree, in cool shade so bright, 🌳
Our little ones played with pure delight!
Laughing, learning, having fun all day,
Growing and exploring in their own special way. 💚

Our babies and toddlers enjoyed a wonderful visit to the park, where learning and play went hand in hand! 🌳☀️
The children explored a variety of natural and everyday objects through heuristic play, using their curiosity to investigate, discover, and make connections about the world around them. From filling, emptying, and transporting treasures, their imaginations were fully engaged.
Alongside this, the children took part in physical play, climbing, balancing, and bouncing. These activities helped to develop their coordination, strength, confidence, and gross motor skills while having lots of fun with their friends.
It was a fantastic day filled with fresh air, exploration, laughter, and learning, creating wonderful opportunities for the children to grow and thrive outdoors. 💚🍃

Under the sea Edible sensory tray Fun!🐠🐟🐬🐳🐋

Getting Pre-schoolers Ready for School Through Play! 🌟
Did you know that some of the best literacy and numeracy learning happens during everyday play? Preschool children build important school readiness skills when learning is fun, engaging, and part of their daily routines.
💡 Remember: School readiness is about more than knowing letters and numbers. It includes making friendships, confidence, communication, independence, curiosity, and the ability to learn alongside others.
Every playful moment is a learning opportunity. By making literacy and numeracy fun, we help children develop the skills they need for a positive and successful start to school.