Painting is something we do on a very regular basis in our Early Years classes. Most children of all ages love to paint and we, the Early Years educators, believe that they should be given many opportunities to do…
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A Class Inquiry into Dinosaurs and Fossils
When a child in our class (EY2HH) drew a picture of dinosaurs alongside some fossils, it sparked a new inquiry for us. As he showed his friends his drawing, some were curious about fossils and there was much interest in finding out more about them. We…
A Self Portrait
Piven, Hanoch. My Dog Is as Smelly as Dirty Socks, Schwartz & Wade, 2007. Print We read the book, ‘My Dog is as Smelly as Dirty Socks’, written by Hanoch Piven. In the picture book the character creates portraits of her…
Sound Wall
We had a meeting about our Senses Garden, the space in the courtyard we have beautified by adding sensory elements like flowers, plants and herbs. The children shared their understandings of the senses we use in the garden. Many noted…