Dear Mattingley Room families and
friends,
This week in the Mattingley Room we have
explored a myriad of inquiry topics!
We have continued our exploration of the
concepts of safe and unsafe. Looking at children’s literature to support our
inquiry we have been reading, ‘Rosie’s Walk’, by Pat Hutchins. We discussed what Rosie could have done to
perhaps practice some safety strategies!
Rupert – It’s dangerous to walk on your own.
She could go with her Mummy. She should look behind her!
Bea – People could look after her
Isla – She could look around
‘Alexander’s Outing’, by Pamela Allen
was equally helpful in illustrating the importance of listening and keeping
your eyes open to dangers!
James – If he did listen he might not fall
down the hole.
Bea – He might get squashed on the road.
We have introduced the Geoboards to
support the development of spatial skills and practice fine motor skills, they
are an amazing and simple resource that also set the foundation for learning
about 2D shapes, edges, corners, sizes of shapes, and area. They have been well
received and there have been many conversations and excited observations when a
2D shape is created and recognised!
Our Grandies Day preparations are in
full swing as we have been practicing a few songs to sing for them on Wednesday April 4th. If your child does not ordinarily attend on a
Wednesday, just let us know they are coming as your child, and Grandie, are
more than welcome to join the festivities! If you have any free time on that
morning we are still looking for parent helpers………
On March 20 we celebrated International
Happy Day, a global celebration! In the
ELC we celebrated this day by thinking about how we share happiness. We shared
our thoughts and ideas on the big, multi-coloured, exhibit in the cafe foyer :),
come and have a look!
Winnie – Smile!
Annabelle – I will give someone a candy cane
Isla – Smile and play with them, with kind
hands!
Liam – Going on an aeroplane to Africa
Owen – Nice things, like playing and
sharing
Harry – Give them food!
Amelia – I will show a smile
Aiden – Cuddle them!
Scout – Smiling
Rupert – Sharing!
Thomas – Smile!
Ethan – I play with Mummy and Daddy
Makara – I am happy when I build a cubby house
with Mummy and Daddy!
Matthew – Cuddle
Johnny – My Mummy, my Daddy
Henry – Smile and cuddle
Jordan – Mummy
Aeson – Playing with someone
James – Reading books
Have a wonderful weekend,
From Melissa and Georgia
