Plants form the basis of many science experiments. Children can learn so much from observing the growth of plants and flowers. The following article provides information on a list of Indoor Plants, a list of Outdoor Plants, Benefits Of Having…
Sand and water each provides children with many learning experiences. While playing with sand, it provides children with options to shape, rake, shovel or build with the sand. Water gives the children options of splashing, pouring and mixing.
Show and Tell gives children an opportunity to stand up in front of their friends and speak about a topic that interest them or share something that they love. It builds confidence and helps children develop effective communication skills.
Languages of our Land is an active learning Interstitial series sharing and teaching the Aboriginal language of Yugambeh, located in South East Queensland.
Collecting work samples from each child is an effective documentation strategy that educators can save for portfolios. These samples can relate to the child's development or link to curriculum objectives.
Photo Observations are a perfect visual tool to capture a child's learning during an experience and provides an insight into the child's skills and development.
Reading books supports children to become emergent readers, it teaches sharing and involvement and develops early literacy skills. The Take Home Book Program guides families in building, confident and fluent readers and builds positive relationships between home and preschool.
Bounce Cards are designed for OSHC Educators to go with you, wherever your OSHC children play and to share ideas to encourage your children to be active every day.
Running records are written in present tense and recorded as the action is happening. It gives a minute-by-minute description of what goes on in a setting with a specific child or group of children.
