Page 2 - Newsletter 2023 Vol. 7 Issue 1_

From EY Director’s Desk

May I express `a warm welcome to new and existing families joining us at EPG
Early Years! We hope 2023-24 brings lots of opportunities for your children to
be fully involved in the adventures, trips, curriculum lessons and the exciting
events we will offer this year. We strive to provide innovative and exciting
opportunities for children registered with us and in our care.

We have hosted several enriching events so far this year starting with our
World Teacher’s Day, International Week /Open Day, Health Week,
Supermarket trips, Community Week, World Children’s Day, Sports Week,
Dasma and Qidsiya Trips, World Arabic Language Day. You will read more
about these events in this newsletter.
Play – Is a Child’s Work
You will have probably heard such language as :
Heuristic Play – this is where everyday objects

(such as sensory boxes, pots and pans) are being
used by for Tiny Tots and Pre FSL ) that provide
sensory stimulation for children to learn on their own,
Child initiated and Teacher led – play self-selected activities,
Purposeful Play – play-goal oriented activities, linked to learning
expectations or tasks,
Solitary Play – (playing alone - Tiny Tots) ,
Cooperative Play (2 or more groups),
Dramatic Play – puppets to encourage “talk”, (characters and role play in the

Small World Centre).
Parallel Play – (children play side by side),
Age Appropriate Play – (Tiny Tots play differs from FS2),
Sensory Play – (touch, smell, taste, hear sounds and sight - looking visual cues)
Physical Play – (movement to promote strength, balance)
1 You will see your children engaged in all of these kinds of play at EPG!