Dear Chapple Room Parents and Friends,
You may have noticed that the children have been very busy measuring things in Chapple Room this week. This was inspired by Oscar's Show and Tell session last week. He chose to bring in a tape measure of his father's and shared his love of measuring things with the class. The children were fascinated, so the following week we put out some rulers and measuring tapes for the class to explore. They have been intrigued and enthusiastic about measuring everything and anything in the room. We have measured each other, measured the furniture and their building projects, recorded numbers and used the rulers to draw pictures. All the children have been involved. It is a wonderful example of how the Show and Tell program affects the whole class in Chapple Room. By allowing children to make their own choices on what to bring in each week, they choose things that are meaningful to them. Their passion and enthusiasm during their session captivates the class and promotes better listening skills from the group. Teachers can then use each individual child's interests as a provocation for the program, producing learning experiences that are more meaningful and interesting for the class. We have had many other great Show and Tell sessions, such as Jacob's photos and stories from the ferry to Tasmania, James W's book, program and CD from Cirque de Soleil, books, cards, games and stories of interest to the children. Keep up the good work and thank you for your support with the Show and Tell program.
Chapple Room Team
