Creative development

Children are encouraged to use a wide range of resources in order to express their own ideas and feelings. They have many opportunities to use their imagination creatively and respond to their own experiences in two and three dimensions. Using art materials including paint, clay, charcoal, glue and crayons as well as natural and recycled materials children can experiment and explore through open ended activities. Children develop skills in painting, drawing, modelling through being given constant opportunities to experiment. Children join in and respond to music and stories. There are daily opportunities for imaginative role play both individual and as part of a group. The role play area in particular is set up to prompt children’s play. It gives them opportunities to engage in imaginary play as well as supporting their imagination.