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Artefact - Trees, sun, and singing birds. 

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Artefact - Trees, sun, and singing birds. 

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My artefact reflects the imaginative and sensory experience I experienced while at the park. The audio, visual, and physical aspects of the area are captured in this video, with particular attention paid to the wind, sunlight, trees, birds, and background noise from cars and people. In addition to recording the event, the video captures the combination of natural and human sounds that influenced my creative interaction with the surroundings. I discovered that the lovely melodies created by birds in the skies enhance the sounds of the natural world. I adored watching birds soar from tree to tree, seemingly attempting to catch each other.

In this video, I hope to demonstrate how nature creates an environment that invites meditation, play, and sensory engagement by showcasing instances where sound, movement, and drama come together. For instance, the way the wind plays with the leaves and the soft background of people's voices combine to create a dynamic story that is akin to an unscripted drama in which many components come together on their own.

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My creative response, Using all languages of sound, music and Drama.                                           "The Park's Encore: A Dance of Light, Wind, and Birds" 

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My creative response, Using all languages of sound, music and Drama.                                           "The Park's Encore: A Dance of Light, Wind, and Birds" 

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An intense park narrative.

At the centre of the park, nature puts on a magnificent show. The wind is a skilled conductor who directs the leaves in an airy, swirling dance. Every wind rustles the leaves, turning the trees into a live theatre where light sings and shadows dances. The scene is given a dramatic, golden glow by the sun's beaming spotlight that filters through the beautiful sky.

The birds are in the spotlight above, their chirps creating a lively, well-composed music. With effortless ease, they flit from tree to tree, a dramatic interplay of song and freedom in their movements. Every call and flutter contributes a note to the day's orchestra, creating a vibrant background to the drama that is being played out by nature.

At this point, the park transforms into a living, breathing example of the natural world—a vibrant scene where sound, light, and movement all come together to create an amazing show. The music of the birds, the dance of the wind, and the light of the sun combine to create a potent story that captures the spirit of a world full of wonder and drama.

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I saw sunlight fluttering between the trees when I was there, like a delicate craftsman creating a work of art. The branches and leaves were captivatingly lit and shadowed by the golden rays that penetrated through the thick canopy. Warm, ethereal light flowed across the trees floor as each ray of sunlight broke through the veil of leaves. The trees appeared to welcome the light, their leaves glistening with a gentle brightness, as though every sunbeam was a brushstroke increasing the scene's inherent beauty in the woods.

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I observed how the wind caused the leaves and trees in the park to sway. A dog barked in the background, people talked, and birds chirped, creating a lively tune that filled the air.

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"From Ground to Sky: A Bird's Leap into the Joyful Flock"

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"From Ground to Sky: A Bird's Leap into the Joyful Flock"

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I saw one bird observing other birds darting and playing among the branches in the centre of the park. Their vibrant colour and upbeat chirps made for an energetic dance.

A lone bird stood looking anxiously on the park floor, wishing it could join the laughing flock above. Feeling its isolation.

With its eyes brightening, the grounded bird soared away and joined the other birds in a dynamic dance among the trees, contributing their own rhythm to the happy symphony of the park.

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Analytical response/Reflection: include all languages (sound, movement and drama).

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Analytical response/Reflection: include all languages (sound, movement and drama).

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Languages in Unison and Combination: The park visit made clear how intertwined drama, music, and dance are. Rich audio tapestry was generated by the soft rustle of leaves, happy chirping of birds, and distant hum of freeway traffic. This fusion of urban and natural noises created a dramatic background that brought out the drama of how humans affect nature. The park's lively atmosphere was enhanced by the visual movement created by the sunshine penetrating through the trees and creating shifting patterns on the ground. As I lost myself in the splendour of the natural world, I experienced a feeling of satisfaction and serenity. Everything seemed to stop, including time, at that very instant. I was thankful to be able to observe and absorb the wisdom of the trees and birds, as they seemed to have their own tales to share. Here I could recall the lines by author Catherine Hamm This place, significant for people of the Wurundjeri clan of the Kulin nation, holds many stories (Hamm, 2015).

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Sensations:

-Seeing: The sun's rays penetrating the canopy produced patterns of dappled light that improved the park's aesthetic attractiveness. A beautiful landscape was painted by the leaves' vivid green colour contrasted with the golden tones of the sunlight.
- Sound: There was a symphony of sounds throughout the park, including the odd rumble of distant cars, birds tweeting melodiously, and the wind whispering through the leaves. Every sound added to the sensory story, creating a sense of peace punctuated by bursts of urban real life.
- Smell: While it isn't stated specifically, one could picture the clean, earthy perfume of trees and grass.

-Touch: The warm sun on the face and the soft breeze caressing the skin offered a calming tactile experience that helped to feel more connected to the natural world.

- Taste: The clean air's taste, while not overpowering, made me think of how the environment may satiate senses beyond the physical.

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Feelings: The encounter evoked a combination of calmness and brightness. While the happy sounds of birdsong and the gentle sound of rustling leaves promoted a sense of peace of mind, the sound of distant traffic served as a reminder of the park's closeness to the city. Overall, the harmony between the natural world and human activity was reassuring.

Thoughts: The sensory diversity of natural settings and their influence on wellbeing were prompted by this tour. It brought back memories of park excursions as a child, where similar sensory experiences aided in developing a profound appreciation for the natural world. Multiple senses were simultaneously engaged in a holistic experience that was created by the combination of sounds, visuals, and sensations.

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Thinking about sensory components when practicing early childhood education.

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Thinking about sensory components when practicing early childhood education.

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Future Practice: Including these sensory components in learning environments can help children interact more with their environment. Playing outside fosters children's social skills, inventiveness, and ability to solve problems. More intricate, imaginative play is encouraged in natural settings, which benefits cognitive and emotional growth (Lark Wallin, 2019).

By designing spaces that engage children's interest in hearing, seeing, and feeling, teachers may strengthen their bond with the natural world and improve learning via play. Including these kinds of sensory investigations helps foster children's creativity and emotional health in addition to helping them grasp the world around them.

With its sensory-rich elements and "affordances," nature offers countless chances for imaginative play. Children's creativity, cognitive abilities, and social development are enhanced in natural situations. They encourage more prolonged, creative play, lessen violence and mishaps, and foster both emotional and physical development (Wilson, R. 2018).

This analytical approach highlights the value of sensory experiences in early childhood education by showing how rich, multisensory learning opportunities can be found in natural settings. Playing with their senses helps children's developing brains by strengthening neural connections in the brain (Gano & Krull, 2020).

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Gano, D., & Krull, S. (2020, July). Natural Sensory Learning. Www.communityplaythings.com. https://www.communityplaythings.com/resources/articles/natural-sensory-learning

Hamm, C. (2015). Walking With Place: Storying Reconciliation Pedagogies in Early Childhood Education. Canadian Children, 40(2), 56–66.

Lark Wallin, M. (2019, June). The Importance of Pretend Play in Natural Settings. Www.communityplaythings.com. https://www.communityplaythings.com/resources/articles/the-importance-of-pretend-play-in-natural-settings#:~:text=When%20children%20are%20given%20the%20time%20and%20space%20to%20play

Wilson, R. (2018). Nature and Young Children: Encouraging Creative Play and Learning in Natural Environments (3rd ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315148533