Assessment 3- Three experiences documentation panel by Ik Fang (Sabrina) Wong

Experience of sound/ music- Kite fly (Wind sound) and lesson steps

s8084868 — 2024-09-17 09:10:56 UTC

I invited my friend's child, Amy to play with the kite in the windy day and she was really happy to have this very first experience of flying a kite in the air. During this experience, I bought a kite and we have to stay on a wide grassland so we can hold the kite and run really fast to allow it fly up in the sky. It must be a windy day as well so the kite can fly well. When we played the kite, the sound of the wind is howling.

s8084868 — 2024-09-17 09:15:48 UTC

Can you guys hear the sound of the wind? Also, Amy was so excited and screamed!!

Experience of movement- Walking in the circles on the sandpit and lesson steps

s8084868 — 2024-09-17 09:58:07 UTC

This is a creative movement experience, we called it 'Hopscotch' game which I planned to draw circles on the sandpit using the stick in order to enable the child walking or jumping between all the circles. The child was happy and curious about it, then he walked by following the first circle to the last one. I also told him that the circles look like the sun in the sky. This experience was taken part in the sandpit area at the park during my on country visit which I used the tree stick to draw circles.

Experience 3- Run and Catch game

s8084868 — 2024-09-17 10:15:37 UTC

During this experience, the child and I were running around a big tree. He was so excited when I told him the rules of this game. He ran and caught me at the end. The rules of this game is simple which one is going to catch another by running. As I had the visit during my assessment 2, this experience came up to my mind when I visited the park again. I saw the big tree which is appropriate for a run. No material is needed for this experience but only that children should stay outdoors to take part of it.

Rationale of experience 1

s8084868 — 2024-09-17 11:01:09 UTC

One of the most thrilling activities a child may engage in is likely flying a kite. During my on country visit, I discovered the very wide grassland which I can plan this experience there. When children see the kite take off into the sky, they can feel a wave of pride, happiness, and success. As their hands sense the wind's vibrations assisting in their kite's flight, they can smell the vast outdoors. Every child should feel it at least once in their infancy; it's an exhilarating and remarkable sensation (4 Reasons Every Kid Should Fly a Kite | Sunshine House, n.d.). Young children can express themselves and convey their experiences through music and sound. They have the ability to move their hands, sway, and bounce in reaction to sound and music even at a young age (How Music Affects Your Baby’s Brain: Mini Parenting Master Class, n.d.).

Reflection of experience 1

s8084868 — 2024-09-17 11:27:35 UTC

During this experience, I gained recognition from the child, who loved the activity and wanted to experience again in the future. The only shortcoming is that this activity must be carried out on clear and windy days, and in a wide and flat environment. In my future teaching, I will prepare the materials for the children to hand- make kites together. This will not only promote the children's hands-on ability but also allow them to use their imagination to create the kites they want. Playing a kite in the wind is a great experience. It allows children to feel the breath of nature, also stimulates their hearing sensitivity in strong winds for example, they will scream to show their excitement. I used to do that when I was a child while playing outdoors with my sisters.

Rationale for experience 2

s8084868 — 2024-09-17 11:57:31 UTC

Children require chances to feel and see an environment that evolves. Talking about "easy" and "difficult" can happen while dancing or moving on grass or sand outside. Dancing is all about movement, but it's also vital to stand motionless. While creating forms, children learn to control their urge to move by remaining motionless. When they are motionless, they can hear their own breathing rhythm. They are aware of their surroundings and prepare for even greater movement (Creative Dance for Early Childhood |, 2022).

Reflection for expereince 2

s8084868 — 2024-09-17 13:00:29 UTC

I came up with this activity since I visited the park again for my assessment 2. It is the same as 'Hopscotch', except that I changed the original grid to drawing circles in the sandpit. In addition, I interacted with the child and enquired as to whether the circles I had drawn were similar to the sun. During this activity, one problem I faced was that the child felt very strange and scared when facing with sudden interactions with me. This game is best played outdoors because it requires a more spacious area to jump or walk. For children of all ages, playing hopscotch has numerous health and wellness advantages in addition to being a lot of fun. First of all, as the game is usually played outside, children can enjoy some fresh air and an enjoyable activity on a playground or play court. Hopscotch can also help with focus, agility, and gross motor abilities. It can be played individaully or recommended to play in a group interacting with others, working together with friends too.

References

s8084868 — 2024-09-17 13:04:54 UTC

4 reasons every kid should fly a kite | Sunshine House. (n.d.). Sunshine House Early Learning Academy. https://sunshinehouse.com/blog/4-reasons-every-kid-should-fly-a-kite/

How music affects your baby’s brain: Mini Parenting Master Class. (n.d.). Unicef for Every Child- Parenting. Retrieved September 15, 2024, from https://www.unicef.org/parenting/child-development/how-music-affects-your-babys-brain-class#:~:text=Music%20at%20early%20ages%20helps,these%20words%20and%20memorize%20them

Creative Dance for early Childhood |. (2022, April 4). | Creative Dance Teaching Ideas and Resources. https://danceteachingideas.com/creative-dance-movement-for-toddlers/

Mackett, R.L., Paskins, J. (2008). “Children’s physical activity: The contribution of playing and walking.” Children and Society, 22, 345–357. 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,to%20cognitive%20and%20linguistic%20growth.

Miraclerecreation, & Recreation, M. (2024, August 14). Why should kids play outside? Benefits of outdoor play for kids. Miracle Recreation. https://www.miracle-recreation.com/blog/why-should-my-child-play-outside-benefits-of-outdoor-play-for-kids/?lang=can#social

Rationale for experience 3

s8084868 — 2024-09-17 13:24:46 UTC

Studies have shown play is essential for children's development in several areas, including physical strength, cognitive function, and language development. According to a study on 2008, play uses more calories than similar organised physical activity, which is a significant contribution to physical health (Mackett & Paskins, 2008). The experience that I implemented is beneficial to children especially the development of gross motor skills which allows children to work on their whole body movement while running.

Reflection for experience 3

s8084868 — 2024-09-17 13:54:35 UTC

This is a very simple game, one runs, one chases and catches. When I went to the park again, I found a child and invited him to play this game with me. The rule is that two of us run around the tree and then he comes to catch me. He was really excited and we switched position so he was the one running and I was the one catching him. This game is suitable for playing outdoors and in a spacious areas. In this game, one thing I must pay attention to is that under this big tree, the ground is relatively uneven, which can easily cause the child to fall when running, so I suggest that it must be played on a flat ground. Children who play outside are more likely to become skilled observers and thinkers. They are able to view the world from a variety of angles when they are outside. For example, as an adult pulls them on a swing, it teaches children about cause and effect and how to be aware of the space they're in (Miraclerecreation & Recreation, 2024).