A Typical Day At Millmoot's Little Boots
Children arrive between 8:00am and 9:00am, with free play during this time. This allows them to settle in, choose activities and start their day calmly.
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At 9:00am, we come together for circle time, splitting into age groups:
· Two years and under – Children find their picture, enjoy stories, sing nursery rhymes and take part in simple group games such as “What’s in the Box?”
· Three- and four-year-olds – Children find their name and talk about the season, weather and day of the week. We also introduce our phonics sound and number of the week.
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At 9:20am, children wash their hands ready for snack. During morning snack, children are encouraged to develop independence by serving themselves and pouring their own drinks.
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After snack, we take part in an activity linked to our termly topic.
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We then prepare to go outdoors. This may include a walk around the village, visiting the farm or playing in the garden. Children are encouraged, where age-appropriate, to collect their belongings, dress themselves and put away their outdoor clothing when we come back inside.
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At 11:30am, we wash our hands and sit down together for lunch.
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After lunch, the older children enjoy a story and free play while the younger children are settled for their naps. While the younger children are sleeping, we carry out small group or 1:1 activities with the older children, focusing on their individual learning targets.
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By 2:00pm, most children are awake and ready for their afternoon snack.
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The afternoon includes a variety of activities such as puzzles, movement games, Cosmic Yoga, construction play or small world play.
We finish the day with a story before children get ready to be collected.
Approaches to Learning
At Millmoot’s Little Boots, we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), which supports children’s development across all areas of learning through play, exploration and positive relationships.
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Our learning is planned around termly topics inspired by the children’s interests. We use what children are curious about to shape activities and experiences, helping them stay engaged and involved in their learning.
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Living and learning alongside the natural rhythm of farm life is an important part of what we do. We plan activities around the seasons and seasonal changes, such as lambing in the spring and apple picking in the autumn. This gives children real-life, hands-on experiences that deepens their understanding of the world around them.
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We also take part in regular outings to further support and enrich children’s learning. Visiting local places and exploring the wider community allows children to experience new environments, build confidence and make meaningful links between what they learn with us and the world beyond the setting.
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We believe children learn best when they are having fun, when activities are stimulating, and when they can take an active role in their own learning. By providing meaningful, practical experiences, we help children build confidence, develop key skills and make lasting connections in their understanding.