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Day 7
Day 7
Today’s experience emerged from child-interest. Educators had observed children showing curiosity about art and textures. As a response, we set up a creative experience using small colourful paper pieces, which the children pasted onto reusable paper bags.
This open-ended art experience allowed children to explore colour, pattern, and composition while engaging in sustainable practices by reusing materials. I supported their learning through positive interactions, promoting fine motor development, creative expression, and collaborative participation. This experience further demonstrated the value of following children’s interests to inspire meaningful and developmentally appropriate learning.
Reflecting on the experience, I recognised how valuable it was to observe and respond to children’s emerging interests. By creating an environment that encouraged exploration and creativity, I noticed the children were highly engaged and motivated. However, I also realized that some children needed more support to feel confident using varied materials. In the future, I would consider introducing the resources gradually or modelling techniques more explicitly to build their confidence and extend their skills further.
Day 8
Day 8
Learning for today was focused on early literacy, fine motor development, and creative play across both indoor and outdoor settings. During the morning indoor session, children engaged in a name recognition and letter formation experience. With an educator support, they located their individual name cards and used play dough to shape the letters of their names.
Children also matched lowercase letters printed on ice cream shapes to the corresponding uppercase letters on cones, reinforcing alphabet knowledge and letter matching. During outdoor play, the children demonstrated physical confidence and gross motor skills as they navigated an obstacle course. Some children used large connectable pieces to construct imaginative bikes (Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority. [ACECQA], 2018).
I observed how the intentional planning and flexible facilitation can foster both literacy and physical development in engaging ways. The children responded positively to the literacy experiences, particularly the tactile element of using play dough for letter formation. I aim to create even more opportunities for cross-curricular learning that links literacy with movement and play.
Day 9
Day 9
During group time today, the children engaged in a shared book reading, with a book brought from home by one of a child. I realized that this group time created a strong sense of belonging and connection, as the child was proud to contribute to the group’s learning.
Later in the day, the children participated in a sensory science experience involving oobleck (a mixture of cornflour and water). Educator prepared the oobleck in front of the group, describing the process and ingredients, which raised the children’s curiosity. To enhance the experience, the educator added small bugs inside the glasses resin. The children were invited to search through the oobleck and pick out the “resin bugs”.
I acknowledged the importance of incorporating children’s personal contribution into the program to build their sense of identify and belonging (Australian Government Department of Education [AGDE], 2022). I also noticed how engaged and curious the children were when observing the preparation process and exploring the unusual texture. I would like to extend this learning by providing more opportunities for children to help prepare materials themselves, fostering agency and deeper understanding.
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