A gentle first hello to school.
Tiny humans, tiny steps. Playgroup at Winfield is built around sensory exploration, songs that become familiar friends, and the loving rhythm of a caregiver who learns your child’s name and mood by week one.
What we focus on
Sensory & motor play
Sand, water, dough, climbing — the body learns first.
Songs, rhymes & stories
Daily circle time anchors comfort and language.
Independence rituals
Tiny shoe routines, hand-washing songs, water-bottle drills.
Settling-in support
Parents are partners — gentle handover & open communication.
Hands, Hearts & Heads — Always Busy
A child’s day at Winfield is woven from eight kinds of joyful work — each chosen to build a different muscle, mind or memory.
Art & Craft
Painting, clay, collage and free expression every single day.
Music & Movement
Songs, instruments, dance — rhythm builds memory and joy.
Storytelling
Books, puppets and oral stories that grow imagination.
Nature & Garden
Plant care, mud play, observation walks, leaf collecting.
Montessori Work
Self-directed material work — pouring, sorting, building.
STEAM Play
Simple experiments, building blocks, cause-and-effect.
Dramatic Play
Dress-up corners, kitchen play, role-play storytelling.
Physical Activity
Climbing, balance beams, ball play, fine-motor games.
