We started our Friday with an inspiring assembly presented by 4MR & 4PB. The children shared with us knowledge about the CLARA Learning Powers, as well as focussing on gratitude and positive relationships. We were treated to two dances by the classes, which made for an energetic start to our day! We moved straight from assembly to GoNoodle in The Centre, joined by other R-4 classes.
After recess, The Village engaged with investigations, based on learning throughout the week. Some of the activities came about from provocations – structured play – while others were from the children’s own imaginings – unstructured, or free play.
“Structured play is generally adult led providing direction, and a specific task in order for a child/ren to learn a new skill. Structured play is typically a physical or cognitive (brain skill) activity. Unstructured play means openended, or creative free play with endless possibilities. It is child led and directed, and doesn’t require an outcome or product…” from Schubert, C (Ed). (2017). Structured vs unstructured play. State of Play, 3, 4, Retrieved from http://playgroupsa.com.au/content/media/SAKids/PDFs/SOP_Mar2017_WebsiteVersionREDUCED_27Feb17.pdf This short article really explains the how and why of play and its importance in children’s growth and development in formal and informal learning environments.
Before lunch, R/1EQ & R/1MS began exploring God’s Creation with a walk around the school, looking for things that God has made for us. Before they left, the children were asked who they think God is:
He flies in a jetpack – Bibi
Maybe God is the moon – Oliver
He is the one who created us – Elnathan
Is God the one who created us? – Nyok
The children discussed what God does for us and what he has made for us:
God is wanting us to have fun – Oliver
Helps write words on a TV – Nahom
God is watching us – Khyle
God is controlling us – Bodhi
God has created animals – Zac
God has created the buddies on the stage – Nahom
A person and a house – Oliver
God created animals – Alexia
Animals – Nelson
Whilst on their nature walk, the children saw a mouse, so made a trap to catch it:
Meanwhile, R/1EN & R/1MC spent time in the Mudla and Kuyangani:
Check out their post about what they go up to…
After lunch, R/1EQ met their buddies in 4HA and R/1MS met their buddies in 3MA.
The children will continue to spend time with their buddies regularly throughout the year.