5 Ways to Wow: I care.

I have a positive sense of self so that I can independently participate in a small group, and the wider community.

We want our children to leave by being able to:

Fasten shoes and coat.
Form relationships with their peers.
Talk about people they know, what they see and how they are feeling.
Aware of the feelings of others and respond thoughtfully.
Know that plants and animals require care, food and/or water to grow and thrive.

Display manners throughout the routine, including greetings, please and thank you, taking turns, mealtime code of conduct.
Participate in care routines for plants and creatures at school, at the allotment, at home and during visits.
Use a range of strategies in order to self regulate.
Play and learn with others effectively.
Talk about a balanced diet, toothbrushing, physical activity, and sleep in their daily routine.
Feed and toilet themselves independently.
Begin to understand and use the language of consent.
Know some strategies to access technology safely.
Participate in a range of events with their peers.

Work with you child’s key person to ensure consistency in toilet training.
All children need fresh air, exercise and a way of letting off steam! Try to provide opportunities for your child to run, jump, hop, roll, throw, hit, balance, lift and carry.
Visit playgrounds and make use of the apparatus regularly and watch them gain in confidence and control.
Try to walk to places, rather than always using the car or pushchair.
Try to let your child experiment and discover for themselves and then make suggestions and assist them.
Allow your child to undress and then dress themselves. Teach them how to put on their coat and velcro shoes.
Allow your child to make their own sandwich, help you prepare the dinner and set the table.
Talk about benefits of healthy foods whilst out shopping and at mealtimes.
Label the emotions your child is demonstrating i.e. ‘I can see you’re smiling, you look happy. I wonder why you are feeling happy?’
Talk about the character’s feelings in stories.
Encourage your child’s growing independence i.e. putting on own shoes and pouring their own drink.
Read books that challenge stereotypes and represent a diverse range of experiences i.e. children with parents of the same gender, with different skin colours, from different countries, with disabilities.
Encourage your child to participate in taking care of plants and animals at home.
Encourage your child to contribute to keeping home tidy and contribute to recycling.