Nursery Year 1 · Age 4
Nursery Year 1: colours, feelings and new friends
Nursery Year 1 is the first of two nursery years in Guyana, for children of about 4. Here are short games for home that go with what that year is about: words for colours, feelings and friends.
Getting started
A five-minute game for today
Play “I spy” with colours: “I spy something yellow.” Your child looks around and points. Then it is their turn to choose a colour for you.
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The first nursery year
For many children Year 1 is the first time in a group with a teacher. Routines, sharing and talking matter more than letters this year.
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Which one is red?
In Discover, the voice asks “Which one is red?” and your child chooses among four coloured circles. It is a simple game, and a good way to practise listening.
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Words for feelings
In Feelings, your child picks the sad or the happy face. Talk about it afterwards: “What makes you happy at nursery?”
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Settling in
If drop-off is hard, keep goodbyes short and say when you will be back. A small game together after nursery gives them something to look forward to.
Frequently asked questions
At what age does nursery start in Guyana?
At about 3 years and 9 months, in Nursery Year 1. Year 2 follows, then primary school.
Do I need to sit with my child?
Not always. Every instruction is spoken, so they can play alone, but playing together the first few times helps.
Where do I download Ziippi in Guyana?
Use the download button on this page: it opens Ziippi’s listing on the App Store.
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