Play is a process that is freely chosen, personally directed and intrinsically motivated. In this sense, children’s play happens when children determine and control the content and intent of their play, following their own instincts, ideas and interests, in their own way for their own reasons. The following article provides an overview of the different roles of educators in play and how each can be best performed in an ECEC setting.
This counting astronaut rhyme song teaches the concept of ordinal numbers to children. Children can use their fingers to count for each verse and it's a catchy little fingerplay song as it rhymes.
Stars In Space Counting enables children to add the correct number of stars corresponding to the number on the planet. This helps children with identifying numbers, supports number recognition and one to one correspondence.
The stars provided can be cut out and glued or laminated onto the space mat. These can also be used as playdough mats once laminated for children to create their own stars to match to the number.
Planet Cutting Lines enable children to cut along different types of lines to practice their cutting skills. Cutting along different lines enables children to practice their hand-eye coordination, practice holding the paper and scissors correctly and confidence in using the scissors to cut.
This space action song is in the tune of Farmer In The Dell and each verse is about what you can do when you're flying to the moon. A great action song to introduce during circle time.
Space Gross Motor Movement Cards are a great way to get children moving enabling children to use whole body actions. Each action is simple to follow and movements are based on a space theme.
This star counting song encourages children to count backwards from 5 to 1. Children can use their hands to complete the actions for each verse of the song. This star song is easy for toddlers and preschoolers to learn.
This song is about flying off to the moon. It's a simple rhyme that can be taught with actions to toddlers and preschoolers.
Space Colouring Pages is a great way to get children excited about space! These colouring pages include the planets, astronauts, aliens, moon, stars and more. These colouring pages can be paints, coloured, collaged. They can also be laminated and used as play dough mats.
The Room Guidelines - Blue have simple guidelines children can follow. These guidelines are easy for children to understand and also include an image so children can follow.
As of 1 September, changes to laws mean that the NSW Working with Children Check can now access information held on a national database of people barred from working with children. Additional changes have come into effect by ensuring that NSW applicants or clearance holders will be automatically barred from working with children for a range of serious animal cruelty offences.
The Preschool Multicultural Support Program is designed to assist the inclusion of children from CALD and refugee backgrounds in quality preschool education and to build the cultural competency of early childhood educators. Eligible community and mobile preschool services can access 20 hours of FREE face-to-face multicultural support for any children who require assistance.
