To learn about our actions affect on nature and to care for our surroundings we celebrated earth day. To do this we decided to build houses for the birds to nest in and to eat from. The children got creative from what originally was a picture of a popsicle birdhouse that we created by painting plain popsicles in all colours imaginable and then gluing them together following an instruction video! The children practised listening and understanding instructions, following step by step guidance on what to do. They then saw some pinecones in the science room and talked about how the birds live in the forest and the children wanted to build houses with them! So gluing continued under the children's own instructions, thoughts and ideas on how to create what they felt the birds would like to live in. The creations were amazing! We then spent a morning in the forest talking about how the birds live and what they eat. Placing the houses according to where the birds like to be… up in the trees.
Purpose:
- Learning about caring for our environment
- Being creative using ideas and childrens own imagination to develop activities.
- Talk about one more animal; birds.
- Seeing connections between own needs and needs of other creatures, eg food and shelter.
Lpfö 98 rev 2016:
- The preschool should put great emphasis on issues concerning the environment and nature conservation. An ecological approach and a positive belief in the future should typify the preschool`s activities. The preschool should contribute to ensuring children acquire a caring attitude to nature and the environment.
- develop their interest and understanding of the different cycles in nature, and how people, nature and society influence each other
- The preschool should give children support to develop a positive picture of themselves as learning and creative individuals.
- Give support and stimulation for their motor development
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