Leo room
3-4 Years
In the ages of three to four, children experience rapid growth.
Their language skills flourish, and physically, they master activities like pedaling or balancing.
They understand time better, can follow instructions, and their social skills expand as they engage in cooperative play.
At Little Lion Early Learning, we encourage this growth and development through a mix of structured activities and free play, fostering an environment that supports their burgeoning skills and expanding world.
Stages of Play
Parallel Play (2-3 Years)
In this stage, children start to play side by side with others, often imitating their play activities, but they don’t really play together. This kind of play usually happens within close proximity, where they share the same space and sometimes even the same toys. However, they mainly focus on their own play and maintain a certain level of independence.
Communication is minimal in this stage, and children are more focused on observing and copying the behaviors of others. While they may not interact much, this stage is crucial as it prepares them for the next stage of social play known as “associative play,” where more direct interaction begins to occur.
Associate Play (3-4 years)
At this stage, children start to interact more with each other during their play. They acknowledge one another’s presence and may start to share toys or resources. This is where they begin to learn important skills such as negotiation and communication.
However, despite this increased interaction, children at this stage still maintain their own individual play goals. They may ask questions about their peers’ activities and show interest, but their main focus is still on their own play. They’re comfortable working alongside others, but they are still primarily engaged in their own tasks. This stage is a significant step towards cooperative play, where teamwork and shared goals become central to the play experience.
Health & Safety
Our weekly menu has a variety of nutritionally balanced meals to support your child’s interest in food. We believe by providing positive social engagements during meal times, children will feel safe to explore new tastes and textures
Upon enrolment, your child will receive a set of Little Lion cot sheets. If you would like to provide additional bedding, it must be sleep safe.
This classroom has a sleep/rest period from 12:30pm – 2:30pm. However children that show ‘sleep cues’ or request a bed throughout the day, will be supported by an educator to have a rest.
Our Educators will support your child to learn healthy bathroom practices such as hand washing and toilet training, ensuring they understand the importance of hygiene and self-care routines in a supportive and safe environment.
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