... During outdoor play, Leo (4 years) notices a bird building a nest. He excitedly tells his friends, “Look! The bird is making a home!” The group watches and discusses how birds care for their babies.
EYLF ...
... playfulness! Here’s a structured plan to help encourage conversation and expression:
1. Welcome & Warm-Up
Start with greetings: “Hello, friends! How are we feeling today?”
Sing a hello song or ...
... potentially delicious meal and seeks to raise awareness about the truths and fiction surrounding it.
International Picnic Day - celebrate by getting outside and enjoying nature with friends or ...
... any animal, which one would you be and why?”
“Describe a time you felt connected to nature.”
2. Kindness and Friendship
“Tell us about a time someone was kind to you.”
“What ...
... help or making friends.
Board Games: Games like Snap or Memory teach patience, cooperation, and handling wins and losses gracefully.
Emotion Cards: Use picture cards to help children recognize ...
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Clear: "Hitting is not okay. We use gentle hands with our friends."
Patient: Acknowledge their feelings and redirect them to a positive action, like offering a toy.
4. Encouraging Participation ...
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Explanation:
Child A is central, showing many interactions and perhaps a strong social role.
Child C connects to Child E, suggesting that while A is influential, some responsive friendship ...
... raise awareness of food allergies and anaphylaxis.
National Families Week - A time to celebrate with your immediate family, make contact with your extended family and friends and share in the enjoyment ...
... his caring animal friends.
"Put Me in the Zoo" by Robert Lopshire – A fun rhyming book about a spotted creature who wants to live in the zoo.
Importance Of Zoo Theme
A ...
... coordination and timing.
Repetitive Exploration: The child repeats the motion, experimenting with speed and direction, and perhaps even inviting friends to join in.
Learning & Joy: Each spin ...
... other in activities and build friendships.
Conflict Resolution Role-Play: Teach children how to resolve disagreements through guided role-playing exercises.
Compliment Circle: Children take turns giving ...
... – They recognize their uniqueness, share their cultural backgrounds, and feel empowered to express themselves.
Children learn to interact with care, empathy, and respect – They build friendships, acknowledge ...
... through skits or interactive performances.
Practical Tips and Resources
Start Simple: Begin with everyday signs such as “more,” “please,” “thank you,” and names of family members or friends. ...
... emotions and manage frustration.
Building positive relationships and forming friendships.
Expressing humor, happiness, and satisfaction in daily experiences.
Children Take Increasing ...
... to resolve conflicts, restore harmony, and improve relations between individuals, groups, and countries. People can use this day to reconcile with loved ones, friends, or colleagues with whom they may ...
... create, and innovate without restrictions.
Builds Social Skills:
Through collaborative play, children learn to communicate, negotiate, share, and build friendships.
Promotes ...
... them; when they are done, they can return them back to the Street Library or pass them on to friends. The following article provides information on How Does A Street Library Work, Setting Up A Street Library, ...
... how you shared your toys with your friends!”
2. Model Positive Language
Children mimic adults, so using positive phrases in your own conversations sets a great example. Replace critical words ...
... Here is my tail, and here is my fin-y (wiggle your tail and show your fin). When I want to have fun with my friends and me, I’ll wiggle my fins and swim with glee (wiggle your whole body and pretend to ...
