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A visit from Mrs John
Mrs. John is our wonderful neighbour (literally! She lives next door) who comes in to read us stories once a week. She is so calm, quiet, comfortable and relaxed, she understands that children may...
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Rory’s happy book
So simple – a couple of pieces of paper stapled with a colored piece for the cover, writing the words as dictated by a child – and then they draw the pictures for their message. But what a powerful...
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Exploring feelings
We have been using some learning materials that use puppets but also scenarios pictured on different cards. For some children this may help them to better take in a story that is being told about a...
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Preparing for Mothers’ Day.
When we get to days in the calendar like Mothers’ Day, a certain balance is needed to not get carried away with all the “cute” Mothers’ Day craft promoted in the catalogues, on Pinterest and possibly...
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A group present
We’re going to visit the residents of Pattinson House, our local Hostel, on Monday so we are going to take a present, a picture to help them feel happy. It was a group project, with every child...
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Mud Day
We celebrated International Mud Day a little early in Ouyen, because of the holidays. Water and dirt – a fundamental and winning combination, something that children should experience on a regular...
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Bush Kinder 2
We don’t bring any tools or toys to bush kinder but Rory brought his own binoculars and kindly shared them with other people so we could all have a look at the itchy caterpillar nest up in the tree....
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sand play
A new set of outside furniture, designed to withstand the rigours of the Australian sun, and to extend the sensory, fine motor and socio-dramatic play around the sandpit. Expensive, but finally...
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the possibilities of a cardboard roll
Jolie used some cardboard rolls and other bits and pieces to create “3 in the bed” – and when she shared her creation with the rest of the group, there was a rush on cardboard rolls. So much thought...
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Tucker turtle
We have a new helper in the room, Tucker Turtle.When he is challenged he tucks himself inside his shell for a few moments, to think about what would be best to do. We read the story, met our own...
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