1) What was something interesting that you have observed? Be specific!

2) How do you think the teachers created opportunities for purposeful play in the outdoors?

3) Share one question that you have.

The papaya tree, hehe, kidding. But it's interesting to see other moments can be observed always such as using the mattress cover as a table cover. That some items are intentionally placed such as the tissue and mirror. But also, I like the bag storage idea, will share it with my team too.

There were plenty of instances for purposeful play and the teachers doesn't really stop them when necessary.

How do you manage the outdoor field trip session with the parents. All in one day? Or a few days kind, considering there's 500 kids

1. The mud kitchen was something unique the school has to offer and the efforts the school has by engaging parents through workshops to showcase this and get them to 'play' as well.

2. The teachers gave children the space, enough materials, and gave them the opportunity to use their own imagination and creativity in the different available outdoor spaces.

3. Do the older children (K1/K2) get to play in the mud kitchen/sand play?

The outdoor environment is very well divided and the space is utilised by all the children which are engaging for the children. Exploring with the pots and pans using the school utensils is also a good intention. Teachers are very interactive towards the children during the outdoor play. I particularly like the mud play area as the children get to be play and learn at the same time. Engaging children for the outdoor school is also something that is new as children learn to have social skill and as well as being independent.

1. I love the outdoor garden and the variety of plants and vegetables made available for children learning experience, especially with the provision of a fully equipped mud kitchen

2. The outdoor spaces and stations were inviting

3. Teachers and children were engaged in purposeful and meaningful activities with opportunities for integration.

How often is the sand cleaned or replaced at the sandpit?

1. I really like how the space is design to allow exploration during play especially the mud kitchen.

2. There were many provisions for open-ended materials. The small ratio made the facilitation of play more purposeful with questioning and interaction with the children.

3. Do the older age group children get to play at the spaces on the first floor?

1) An area for mud kitchen. The raw natural materials such as mud, pebbles, leaves are something that the children dont get to play often be it in school or at home. Even if they were to go outdoors or beach, they are limited to the sand,shells and sea.

2) Intentional and unintentional planning of the environment and preparedness of materials, questions etc. Briefing and prior knowledge for children with regards to safety as well as outcomes to achieve

3) During monsoon where it rains most time in the morning, do you allow them to play in the rain?

I love that there are no wasted space in all the outdoor areas for msd, a&c and m&m activities and even walkways for storage. I also like all the outdoor areas where each class were engaged in different activities in their own area. 😍

Teachers planning ahead on what they want to do and tap on children's interests and listening to their cues. There were also plenty of materials and tools for the children to play and learn with.