Hello Cooper Friends
and Families!
This week has provided
many opportunities for the children to build their knowledge and continually
develop their understandings of the world in which they live.
The bean stalks have
continued to thrive over the past week, with many of the seeds having
germinated. The children have loved observing the growth of their bean stalks,
as well as ensuring they are been sufficiently watered. This has been a great opportunity for the children to
learn the importance of caring for our environment.
> Look!
Mine has grown into the biggest! - stated Isaac S, as he proudly observed his bean stalk.
> They
will get bigger, and bigger, and bigger! said Seb A, as he compared the sizes
of the different plants.
The children have also
continued to demonstrate a keen interest in the beautiful
autumn leaves around our Early Learning Centre. There were a number of children who instigated an independent leaf hunt throughout the week. It was great to see them displaying
curiosity and persistence as they collected a whole bucket of leaves from the garden.
> Wow!
There’s so many leaves! exclaimed Brian W, as he ran underneath the tree.
> Yeah!
I’ve got the leaves and the cranberries, replied Samuel T, as he collected bits and pieces off of the ground.
We have also had a
large number of children experiment with clay over the past week. It has proven
to be one of the most popular activities for students throughout our indoor
play time. This experience has allowed the children to explore new textures and
express their creativity, while continuing to develop their fine motor skills.
> It
feels like play dough… But hard and slippery!’ explained Ned, as he pressed his
fingers into the clay
> I made
a sandwich!’ boasted Giuliana, as she layered pieces of clay together.
We also had a number
of birthdays in a classroom this week, and so we would like to take the time to
wish a happy birthday to Larissa N and Seb A! We hope that you both had
a wonderful time of celebrations with your friends and families.
Thanks for another
great week!
Miss Gilbert and Mr Richards
