Kiwis - Revising shapes using Rangoli

We recapped 2D shapes like: circle, oval, square, rectangle using indian Rangoli . Each child had different Rangoli choices like  printed shape on the paper, a pattern in playdough or a model on the floor to fill these with different colored seeds.

Children's interest: All the children wanted to try different choices and and they were happy to see the result.

Purpose: To recap shapes using indian Rangoli.

LPFÖ: Develop their ability to distinguish, express, examine and use mathematical concepts and their interrelationships.

Flamingoes : Green Screen

Green Screen

As the Flamingoes’ IPC theme is ‘Houses and Homes’, and we have now moved on to different habitats, it became a great opportunity when we were introduced to working with the green screen for the children to explore and learn about it and at the same time have fun putting themselves in their different allocated habitats which was part of their project. They acted out their parts, with some instructions, which they could later watch themselves on the green screen. This was a fantastic way for them to learn to listen, develop their imagination and creativity as well as to have fun with new technology at the same time!

Purpose:

To introduce digital tools as a tool for learning and exploration.

Lpfö 98:

To develop their ability to have fun and learn

To develop their interest in different media and technology.

To develop their ability to listen and communicate.

To develop their creativity and imagination 

Penguins Eggplant and zucchini sensory

Zucchini and Eggplant sensory

This week we introduced the vegetables zucchini and eggplant to all the children, and today we showed the children the difference between a fresh/raw eggplant and boiled and steamed one. All the children could touch and mash the vegetable and feel it between their fingers, not all the children wanted to touch the mushy vegetable but some tried. After the activity the whole room smelt like baba ganoush.

Purpose

To Develop their senses and to be able to touch mushy things.

Lpfö Revised 2010

• Develop their motor skills
• Develop their curiosity and enjoyment, as well as their ability to play and learn.

Kiwis-Rainbow counting

Purpose: To learn counting in a row up to 7.
Children's interest: All our children were happy to count the rainbow's colours.
LPFÖ: "Develop their understanding of space, shapes, location and direction, and the basic property of sets, quantity, order and number concepts, also for measurements, time and change."

Cockatoos-Jolly Phonics Practice

We cockatoos have been practicing jolly phonics for a while now and it is time we showed off what we have learned. Here we have  a group of cockatoos who are having flash card exercises with jolly phonics. Listen and learn!

Purpose- To learn the sounds of the alphabet

Lpfö98- To develop their interest in printed text
To develop their communication skills.

Cockatoos-Green Screen Weather Activity

The peacocks, flamingoes and kiwis were all introduced to working with the green screen a few weeks back. They had a lot of fun exploring the different environments and then watching themselves on the green screen afterwards. Each group explored a different environment and had to listen for instructions as well  as come up with their own lines. Some even added their voices to the animals sounds using Puppet Pals. These multi step projects are great for working on communication, listening, and creativity skills. Overall, they were amazed to be able to interact in these new environments.

Purpose: To introduce digital tools as a tool for learning and exploration.

Lpfö98- To develop their ability to have fun and learn
To develop their interest in different media and technology.
To develop their ability to listen and communicate.

Penguins doing yoga.

Keep calm and do yoga!

Today we had our relaxing yoga with the light of and calm yoga music, everyone sat down on the big round carpet and followed the teacher's moves. We stretched up our legs and arms, then our backs and bums. All tried and enjoyed doing yoga and some did some moves and just had a relaxing quiet time.

Purpose

To develop their motor skills.

Lpfö Revised 2010

• Develop their ability to coordinate,awareness of their own body,as well as an understanding of the importance of maintaining their own health and well-being.