Birth to Two Years

Modeling Behaviours

April 5, 2011

Today during afternoon tea, one of the children was not drinking. Confused, because most days he will simply push the sipper cup away, without even taking a sip, the other carer and I wondered if he wasn’t used to drinking from that type of sipper sup. Which then lead to me, grabbing my own sipper [...]

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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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Valentine’s Day Art

January 31, 2011

I have only done Valentine’s Day art once. Back in 2008 when I was the room leader of the birth-15 month room, this was the art that we created. Rationale For the children to explore their senses and creative abilities whilst creating Valentine’s Day art. Materials Needed :: Red/pink paper/cardboard :: White paint :: Permanent [...]

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We Play with Gravity and Speed

January 4, 2011

I don’t know a lot about gravity and I certainly would never be able to answer any questions about it. It would be an opportunity for joint construction of learning. All I can really tell you about gravity is that what goes up, must come down, but you all know that. And speed? Well, it [...]

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Design and Technology

November 14, 2010

Welcome to the November Teach/Learn Blogging Carnival. The Teach/Learn Blogging Carnival hosted by Science@home is for anyone, because we are all teachers and learners all the time. This month our theme is “Technology and Design”. This is about being able to design or make something to solve a problem. Check out the links at the [...]

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