Carly Lloyd

Creating an Observation Systems and Records

April 4, 2011

Within any setting, creating an observation system and record is always a great idea. If you are working within a prior to school setting, the regulations dictate how many observations need to be compiled each month, according to how many days they attend. Focusing specifically within prior to school settings these are the steps that [...]

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Clinton Gregory’s Secret

April 1, 2011

I am a fan of Australian author and illustrators, and Bruce Whatley is a big favourite of mine. Clinton Gregory’s Secret is a book about a little boy who has a secret. Actually, he has several secrets. The picture book then goes and shares his secrets. At the end of the book, we see Clinton [...]

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Fun and Games

February 4, 2011

Games are a fun way to play with the children on a level where you too can be an active participant. These games don’t require any props so can be played on short notice. Hide and seek Depending on the age group will depend on what you are counting too. Generally it is between ten [...]

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Bee, Bee Bumble Bee

February 3, 2011

When with a group of new students, one quick and easy way to learn children’s names is to sing this song: {Teacher} “Bee, bee bumble bee. Can you sing your name for me?” {Child} “My name is ______.” If you have a prop of a bee the children pass this around the group once they [...]

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Water Play

February 2, 2011

Water play is one of the best activities that can be set up in the summer time. Whether you are filling a tub with water or playing with the hose, it is not only a lot of fun but it creates some comfort to our hot summers. There are a lot of different ways to [...]

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