In Nursery 1 we build confidence in the following skills: -recognise and name some of the letters of the alphabet -recognise their own name -recognise rhythm and recite familiar songs, finger plays and poems -appreciate stories and respond verbally to a simple picture story -relate to other children well through parallel play, and express themselves with confidence -learn appropriate behaviours on controlling emotions -listen to others and participate co-operatively in group activities -work on pencil grip to draw, and to form lines and circles -practise fine motor skills activities (e.g. threading, jigsaws, colouring, painting, playdough) -share their personal experiences with others in simple sentences -use simple vocabulary to name objects and convey wants and needs -understand simple directions and common phrases used in routine situations -complete classification activities (e.g. colours, shapes, objects) -use language confidently to communicate with others