Princes ELC

PRINCE ALFRED COLLEGE EARLY LEARNING CENTRE

An environment designed to foster creativity, provoke questions, provide challenges and celebrate the achievements of young children. We foster the development of integrity, curiosity, confidence, compassion and Christian principles.We encourage relationships of shared responsibility and mutual respect. We believe in fun and the joy and importance of childhood. We ensure an environment filled with a sense of humour, love of play and exploration, and a sense of community.

Friday, July 29, 2011

Brilliant Brains and Bodies!!!

Dear Parents,
This term we will be investigating our PYP unit entitled Brilliant Brains and Bodies. Our primary investigation will be around body parts and functions and caring for your body and mind.

Our Guiding Questions:
How do we look after our bodies?
How does your body change over time?
What can your body do?
How do we look after our mind?
How does your mind change over time?
What can your mind help you do?
Are our bodies the same as others?
Are our minds the same as others?

Our EYLF goals that will support our inquiry:
Children develop knowledgeable and confident self-identities
Children respond to diversity with respect
Children take increasing responsibility for their own health and physical wellbeing

We are excited by the scope that this unit offers the children. We look forward to exploring and moving our bodies through space and becoming aware of how our brains can help us make decisions and choices and moderate our emotions. If you have any skills or resources that you could share with us to complement our unit please let your child’s class teacher know.
Thankyou
Mel Bishop
Curriculum Co-ordinator