We have been working in collaboration with Holy Family School to promote the Book Making concepts of Pedagogical Consultant, Lisa Burman.

In the Murraya group, the children have focused on the ideas of imagery as well as how pictures help to tell a story. As a result of the group interests, this has extended into the fact the stories typically have a beginning, a middle and an end. They have specifically focused on ‘Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?’ to explore the sequence of stories.

In Grevillea group, the children have covered the previous concepts as well as investigating book covers. Due to observed interests, this has included a focus on what an author and illustrator do and how the text and images give the reader clues of what the book may be about. Throughout this learning, the topics have given some children an authentic meaning to write their names. As such, there has been an observed growth in this practice in the classroom.

We have been so proud to see an increase in some children’s ability to create messages and project meaning using multiple modes of written, verbal and visual communication.

Some fascinating book titles have included:

Joel – “The Super Giant Alien Smash Book”

Oscar – “Superhero Joel Savers.”

Ava N – “The flower”

Olivia H – “About me”

We will continue to embed these concepts and ideas into our planning for the rest of the term. During Term 4, we are also developing a book entitled ‘Our Day at ELC’ which is a guide for new children and families about what to expect in the St Anne’s room. It will be great for the children to use language and mark-making for an authentic and meaningful experience which is connected to their lives and lived experiences.