The set up! Or what goes on behind the scenes late on Friday afternoon in preparation for Monday morning….
Book shelf set up with bright, colourful selection of fresh books ready to share together….”Children begin to understand how symbols and pattern systems work” (Early Years Learning Framework, Outcome 5d).
Construction table set up with 2 full baskets of “zoobs” ready for piecing together…………………”Children develop a range of skills and processes such as problem solving, inquiry, experimentation, hypothesising, researching and investigating” (EYLF, Outcome 4b).
Nature table set up with bugs, beetles, sticks and leaves..all enclosed in a private setting underneath the mosquito netting………..”Children become socially responsible and show respect for the environment” (EYLF, Outcome 2c).
Drawing table set up invitingly with an assortment of textas, glossy and mat paper and picture books in stands as prompts…..”Children express ideas and make meaning using a range of media” (EYLF, Outcome 5c).
Wooden farm animals and wooden blocks on table top….added pipe cleaner people on Monday morning….”Children learn to interact in relation to others with care, empathy and respect” (EYLF, Outcome 1d).
Potato Head People ready to add arms, feet, eyes, hats, ears and moustaches…..”Children have a strong sense of identity “(EYLF, Outcome 1a).
Threading table set up with colour sorted beads and strings…………………”Children develop their emerging autonomy, inter-dependence, resilience and sense of agency” (EYLF, Outcome 1b).
Insect box with stick insect and praying mantis ready for viewing and close examination with magnifying glasses and drawing on clipboards…..“Children transfer and adapt what they have learned from one context to another. Children resource their own learning through connecting with people, place, technologies and natural and processed materials.” (EYLF, Outcome 4c).
