11:43 AM THURSDAY 26th DECEMBER 2024 THE CHILDREN'S CENTRE IS OPEN
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20 THINGS I DID BEFORE I WAS 5

Developed by families, children, staff team and governors

We have created a list of twenty things that we believe are important for all children to have experienced before they are 5. To ensure that all children are having a well-rounded, joyful childhood. Here are some of those valuable experiences that we will be able to offer your child during their time with us.

These ideas have been developed in partnership with our families, children, staff team, and governors, the whole Oliver Thomas community.

Notice the moon
Make a mud pie
Hear the birds
Build a den
Roll down a hill

Magical experiences

For some of us, we have experienced climbing trees, cycling off for a whole day on bikes. We know that many children today do not have these opportunities. Here at Oliver Thomas, we are able to provide some of these valuable and magical experiences which are important for children so they may gain the wonder from them and the beginnings of the cultural capital they will need to succeed in life.

Blow a dandelion clock
Stroke a furry animal
Find a worm
Jump in a puddle
Catch a snowflake on your tongue

Special moments

Many of the things chosen opened up discussions with adults remembering their own experiences or indeed, their lack of them. Everyone agreed that these were so easy to achieve and they understood their special and magical significance.

Walk barefoot in the sand
Hug a tree
Throw a sycamore seed
Watch the clouds
Hold a snail

Remembering your time with us

Please keep this as a memento of your time at Oliver Thomas, it folds out easily and will look great on your wall as a reminder of the twenty things they did before they were 5.