Task 4. Connecting to Assessment 2: The Role of the Environment by Matthew and Karen Schmerl https://padlet.com/1996giraffe/2thmqtx3qnbvu89k Made with a little mischief en-us 2022-04-08 11:06:04 UTC 2023-06-11 00:12:12 UTC hello@padlet.com Image 1 1996giraffe https://padlet.com/1996giraffe/2thmqtx3qnbvu89k/wish/2136169454 2022-04-08 11:14:30 UTC https://padlet.com/1996giraffe/2thmqtx3qnbvu89k/wish/2136169454 Image 2- Watering Plants- Learning about their environment 1996giraffe https://padlet.com/1996giraffe/2thmqtx3qnbvu89k/wish/2136169540 2022-04-08 11:14:36 UTC https://padlet.com/1996giraffe/2thmqtx3qnbvu89k/wish/2136169540 Image 4: Water play in sandpit 1996giraffe https://padlet.com/1996giraffe/2thmqtx3qnbvu89k/wish/2136169673 2022-04-08 11:14:44 UTC https://padlet.com/1996giraffe/2thmqtx3qnbvu89k/wish/2136169673 Benefits 1 1996giraffe https://padlet.com/1996giraffe/2thmqtx3qnbvu89k/wish/2136170308 -Outside
-Educator to role model  
-Caring for animals 
-Sensory exploration 
-Embracing an emerging interest 
-Simple set up, not cluttered
-Interesting
-Made with chocolate mousse. Safe if a child puts it in their mouth.
-Mixing and solution learning.  The detergent is a solution when added to water it helps dissolve the mud off.
-Cause and effect
-Build language with children 
-Intriguing, promotes curiosity.
-Sense of the world 
-Manipulating objects, small muscle workout
-Maths, how many more, before/after, classification, large and small.


]]> 2022-04-08 11:15:31 UTC https://padlet.com/1996giraffe/2thmqtx3qnbvu89k/wish/2136170308 Benefits 2 1996giraffe https://padlet.com/1996giraffe/2thmqtx3qnbvu89k/wish/2136170661 Children develop a sense of awareness and care for their environment. 
Children will become familiar with their outdoor learning environment. 
Children will understand and establish roles and responsibilities in their own environment.
Children will learn how to care for living things.  
Children will learn how plants grow by watering plants.  
Children will learn how plants survive by giving them water. ]]> 2022-04-08 11:15:55 UTC https://padlet.com/1996giraffe/2thmqtx3qnbvu89k/wish/2136170661 Benefits 3 1996giraffe https://padlet.com/1996giraffe/2thmqtx3qnbvu89k/wish/2136170913 Outdoor play
sensory exploration touch and sound 
Role play invitation
Option of using a range of natural resources such as leaves sticks etc..
Science concepts of mixing, dissolving, sorting with the sand, water and leaves
Fine motor skill benefits with pouring and mixing 
Mathematical concepts of measuring- use of language such as more than and less than. 

]]> 2022-04-08 11:16:10 UTC https://padlet.com/1996giraffe/2thmqtx3qnbvu89k/wish/2136170913 Limitations 1 1996giraffe https://padlet.com/1996giraffe/2thmqtx3qnbvu89k/wish/2136171181 - Needs an additional container with green grass to represent the paddock or fencing panels for a paddock . The next step, muddy, clean, fresh paddock.
-Maybe just animals that roll in the mud e.g. pigs and dogs. In saying that conversations could be around how do animals clean themselves out in a paddock e.g rain
-Families may not like the chocolate mousse over child's clothes.  May need to provide aprons.
-Positioning of the dramatic play space. Older children maybe on a small table.]]> 2022-04-08 11:16:26 UTC https://padlet.com/1996giraffe/2thmqtx3qnbvu89k/wish/2136171181 Limitations 2 1996giraffe https://padlet.com/1996giraffe/2thmqtx3qnbvu89k/wish/2136171286 If the effort of taking care of the environment continues
Additional watering cans for all children to water and help if they want to or offer. 
Will children stay responsible for their roles and jobs. 
Will children remain resourceful and care for their environment.
If they don't fill up the watering cans too much and their clothes get wet. ]]> 2022-04-08 11:16:33 UTC https://padlet.com/1996giraffe/2thmqtx3qnbvu89k/wish/2136171286 Limitations 3 1996giraffe https://padlet.com/1996giraffe/2thmqtx3qnbvu89k/wish/2136171380 Weather conditions may hinder the children's play -as if its too cold not suitable to use water. 
Not all children like sensory experiences 
Supervision required as water is being used -this is not always possible.
The metal sink and pan might get too hot in the direct sun. 
Area and equipment are not large thus could get crowded

]]> 2022-04-08 11:16:39 UTC https://padlet.com/1996giraffe/2thmqtx3qnbvu89k/wish/2136171380 Benefits 4 1996giraffe https://padlet.com/1996giraffe/2thmqtx3qnbvu89k/wish/2136195201 Outdoor play - fresh air/filtered sun
Physical play - water/shoveling/pushing/digging/lifting
Construction - dams/rivers/castles
Water experiments - diversion (dams/rivers), sinking and floating, mud making, making boats to float, 
Unrestricted experiences
Building agency and autonomy
Develops curiosity, problem-solving, hypothesising, commitment, perseverance, imagination, experimentation
Sensory play - touch, sound, hear, smell, yes - taste!
Builds mobility, immunity, balance, strength, increases awareness of risk
Develops mathematical and science concepts through engagement in water/sand/mud experiences (measuring, sorting, mixing, comparing, counting, identifying, volume)
Supports collaboration and cooperation and language development
Source resources in the environment (leaves/bark/flowers/seeds and nuts) to use in water investigation play
Use realia - mud kitchen utensils and implements, trucks, shovels, boats, anything that interests children]]> 2022-04-08 11:41:23 UTC https://padlet.com/1996giraffe/2thmqtx3qnbvu89k/wish/2136195201 Limitations 4 1996giraffe https://padlet.com/1996giraffe/2thmqtx3qnbvu89k/wish/2136195361 Parent's may not be in favour of children getting wet/muddy/dirty
Children may not like the feel of sand in their toes/fingers, would rather stay clean (yes, this can happen)
Bee stings due to bees attracted to water in summer
Water conservation awareness - particularly in drought
Ensure constant adult supervision with water activity
Winter - cold wet weather play, may not be appropriate without correct wet weather clothing]]> 2022-04-08 11:41:32 UTC https://padlet.com/1996giraffe/2thmqtx3qnbvu89k/wish/2136195361 Image 3 -Sand and water play lizsanch1982 https://padlet.com/1996giraffe/2thmqtx3qnbvu89k/wish/2142212215 2022-04-13 10:31:18 UTC https://padlet.com/1996giraffe/2thmqtx3qnbvu89k/wish/2142212215