Nursery World - Time for a snack!

Daily routines at Cockfield Primary School nursery class are always consistent in order to encourage children to feel comfortable in their surroundings, says Judith Cowley One of our most popular routines is daily snack time. The children love to decide for themselves when to pause for a snack. It may be with a friend during a break from a shared activity, or alone for quiet reflection after an exciting activity has been satisfactorily completed. Sometimes children will have to wait for a space, and this helps to raise awareness of the needs of others in the group. Above all, we feel our children grow in confidence through having this responsibility.

One of our most popular routines is daily snack time. The children love to decide for themselves when to pause for a snack. It may be with a friend during a break from a shared activity, or alone for quiet reflection after an exciting activity has been satisfactorily completed. Sometimes children will have to wait for a space, and this helps to raise awareness of the needs of others in the group. Above all, we feel our children grow in confidence through having this responsibility.

Our snack area is in a quiet part of the room away from the hustle and bustle of the busy nursery pathways. It was created from two small tables covered in attractive washable fabric. This limits the number of children who can visit at any one time, and the three chairs around the tables also serve as a reminder to keep numbers low.

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