The World and Ocean Rooms (rising 3's - 5 year olds)

On joining either of the rooms, your child will be offered a range of materials and activities that are unique to the Montessori classroom. They are specifically designed to help them develop through use of all their senses. These activities cover a broad spectrum that includes practical skills, co-ordination, sensorial, mathematics, geography, music, nature, language, science, history, culture and art & crafts.

We provide an environment that will help your child to develop physically, intellectually, emotionally and socially. Children help themselves to snack at any time during the day - they serve themselves and their friends and tidy up afterwards! Snack consists of fruit, crackers or toast and drinks such as freshly squeezed orange juice (the children prepare this), milk and water. The children take it in turns to 'invite a friend to lunch' where they lay the table and serve lunch to their friend.

Outside activities include upkeep of our vegetable garden, nature walks and parachute games. Our all-weather play surface and an all-weather awning ensure as much outside time as possible, regardless of the weather! Activities such as balancing beams, climbing frame and tricycles are provided for the development of large motor skills. We also have a large natural play space which includes a woodland and a meadow providing a rich outdoor learning environment for children of all ages at Colourbox.

We embrace the Early Years Foundation Stage framework 2017.