Between the ages of 24 and 38 months, children are welcomed into our two toddlers rooms. Here we nurture curiosity, confidence and connections through hands on, nature-based learning where we utilise our beautiful farm and outdoor space. Our environment is a safe and stimulating space where our children explore the world through play, discovery and meaningful relationships.
Buttercups
The Buttercups Room at Monkey Puzzle Astwick is a nurturing space where exploration, relationships, independence and outdoor learning are at the heart of everything we do. Children are encouraged to express themselves, make choices and build confidence as they learn to manage emotions and develop turn-taking skills through play. We support language development with daily conversations, songs and rhymes, while fine and gross motor skills are strengthened using a variety of tools and activities both indoors and outdoors.
Little ones enjoy exploring books and making connections between pictures and real-life objects, as well as discovering patterns through nature and daily routines. We celebrate diversity through stories, music and food, and inspire creativity through expressive arts and design, including role play, sensory experiences, singing farm songs and creating with natural materials collected on our walks.
Lilies
Between the ages of 30 and 38 months, children are supported in our Lilies Room to communicate confidently in full sentences and express their needs, such as during toileting, while developing an understanding of daily routines through smooth transitions, helping tidy up and following our golden rules.
Positive relationships are fostered through sharing and turn-taking, alongside learning to recognise and regulate their emotions. Physical development is encouraged with activities that promote a tripod grip and good control, while early maths skills are introduced through counting to ten and exploring shapes.
Children also gain knowledge about the world around them during walks around the farm, combining outdoor exploration with opportunities to build confidence, curiosity and independence.