Grasshoppers’ spacious room is divided into different areas where the children are free to move between activities such as sand and water, construction and the home corner. All activities are in line with the 'Birth to Three' framework and give lots of opportunities for the children to make their own decisions and choices, thereby encouraging independence. Staff are always close by to help and encourage the children when needed.  

In Grasshoppers we always have an interesting project for the children. A recent project that the children enjoyed was 'Holidays' which was great fun. The children converted the role play area into a beach with real sand to play in and water trays for the sea. They made their own picnic and had a teddy bears picnic outside in the field and also brought in holiday pictures from home to share with everyone. They even did ice-cream testing!

The children enjoy music and movement every day and love to sing and dance.

Outdoor activities are an important part of Grasshoppers' day. Our outdoor play areas and spacious fields give the children safe opportunities to explore their natural environment.  There is plenty for them to enjoy; the slide and sandpit, bikes to ride, trees to hide behind and a tunnel to crawl in and out of.

In the summer, the children like to build water chutes with pieces of guttering, pipes and buckets. They enjoy pouring the water down the chutes and finding different ways to track the water through.