Every morning we ask the children “what would you like to do today.” The children replied “ I want to create something,” so then Maddison asked the children “what would you use to create with” the children looked at their friends and replied “painting” As Maddison assisted the children with gathering the resources needed, Maddison made other suggestions about different tools that they …
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After a wonderful easter break some of our children came back with haircuts. The children all gathered around their friends and examined the new haircuts. The children started asking questions like “who cut your hair” and “why did you lose hair”. Some more children then said “I want to cut my hair” The educators spoke about how we shouldn’t cut our own hair as our mummies and daddies …
This week has been full of excitement for the children as they spoke about the Easter Bunny and the chocolate goodies that he brings to their homes. One of our siblings came to pick up her little sister, and she was telling the children that she had seen the easter bunny’s footprint in the school yard. From this excited conversation the children spoke about the Easter Bunny every …
The children here at Sonas Atwell have been introduced into the world of measuring. It all started with a simple conversation “my tower is bigger than yours” “nah ah mine is bigger… see” The children then came to the educators and asked “who’s is bigger” and the educator replied “I don’t know but let’s find out”. The children helped create their own measuring tool using recycled …
Teeth, we all have them and taking care of them is a very important step for children and educators as we need strong teeth and gums so that our smiles are always nice and bright. This week the children have been focusing on their teeth brushing skills. Educators spent time with children and read books about brushing teeth and conversations from our children about their teeth brushing routine …
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