Inspiring Creativity with Aesthetically Engaging Global Photography Our learning community had been exploring ways that symbolic languages are a means of expression to be enjoyed. The children often chose dramatic play materials to communicate ideas about stories and role play….
Unit Of Inquiry: How We Express Ourselves October – December 2015 Background: Children connected strongly with teacher sharing of experiences in Iceland. With the intention of building on this interest through the lens of our UOI How We Express Ourselves,…
“Man is most nearly himself when he achieves the seriousness of a child at play” Heraclitus To learn through laughter, to explore without expiration and to follow ones curiosity to wherever it may lead, these are just some facets to…
After observing the children engaging in ‘restaurant role play‘ over a period of a few weeks, it was clear that this was yet another wonderful opportunity to encourage and foster their interest and embark on a class inquiry into restaurants. Following some…
“Superworm is super-long, Superworm is super-strong. Watch him wiggle! See him squirm Hip, hip hooray for SUPERWORM!” Superworm, by Julia Donaldson One crisp Spring morning as the children were putting on their outdoor clothes to go and do some weeding…
In our Early Years Programme there is a strong emphasis on child-initiated inquiries as we believe that children learn best when their interests are acknowledged as worthy of investigation. Children’s thinking is not only valued but supported and extended through…
Within our year-long unit of inquiry, Sharing the Planet, we are inquiring into the different animals in our lives and our responsibility in caring for living things and the environment. Last week the children were given some recycling materials and they began…
Last week in EY2RR, we read the book, ‘Owl Babies’, by Martin Waddell. This delightful story tells the tale of three baby owls who wake up one night to find their mother gone from the family’s nest. This well-written and…