https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop 1. Think about what curriculum in the early years mean to you and complete the following CSI columns. 2. Come up with a color that best captures your idea of curriculum. 3. Next, choose a symbol that you feel best represents your feelings on curriculum. 4. Lastly, choose an image that captures or represents the essence of curriculum in the early years. 5. Do not forget to explain to your colleagues why you chose what you chose for each CSI. Tip: Please make sure you have signed in to Padlet, so that your name appears next to your answers/posts. en-us 2017-05-16 09:43:39 UTC 2025-09-30 05:24:05 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Planets.png ozdeno https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/172038091 Choose an image that captures or represents the essence of curriculum in the early years. ]]> 2017-05-16 09:43:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/172038091 ozdeno https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/172038093 Come up with a color that best captures your idea of curriculum.]]> 2017-05-16 09:43:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/172038093 ms_michelle_tse https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/172591864 When I think of the colour green, I think of nature, life,  freshness and growth. 
The curriculum helps and guides learners to grow. The curriculum also helps teachers to be refreshed and to keep growing as well - keep growing in their hearts, minds and spirits.
The curriculum guides us to become life-long learners]]> 2017-05-18 14:19:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/172591864 ms_michelle_tse https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/172595640 The symbol that I feel best represents my feelings on curriculum would be a star. Stars are special, but the North Star is not just special, it is also important. The North Star has been a reliable guide for navigation for many years, so just like the North Star, I feel the curriculum will always be an important guide in teaching; a guide based on standards and best practices.]]> 2017-05-18 14:30:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/172595640 ms_michelle_tse https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/172623864 Having a curriculum in the early years is really important because this is the foundation stage where learning about all basic concepts,  knowledge and skills are happening. But more importantly, instilling values to learners at this stage is essential too.]]> 2017-05-18 16:00:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/172623864 kforbes4 https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/172676372 The symbol that I chose in thinking about curriculum is one of hope. I see the early years as a great opportunity for us, as teachers, to set the stage for life-long learning and to inspire and be inspired by our youngest learners.]]> 2017-05-18 19:37:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/172676372 kforbes4 https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/172677067 I chose this image because I believe it represents what I want and hope the curriculum allows for young children. This image illustrates friendship, joy and the uniqueness of individuals.]]> 2017-05-18 19:41:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/172677067 kforbes4 https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/172677745 Curriculum that is child-centered elicits for me a calming feeling as does the sky on a beautiful day.]]> 2017-05-18 19:45:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/172677745 biltons https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/172700110 This colour reminds me of the earthy tones found in nature - connecting with materials and making new discoveries. The outdoor environment is such an integral component in Early Years Education.]]> 2017-05-18 23:27:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/172700110 biltons https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/172700816 The symbol I have chosen is a puzzle piece. We are all unique as individuals and there is no one set way for us all to fit within the same space. We need to be mindful that our curriculum allows for diversity and is inclusive for differing needs and abilities.]]> 2017-05-18 23:37:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/172700816 biltons https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/172701424 This image represents my thoughts on the essence of curriculum in the Early Years. A child-centered inquiry-based curriculm that allows children to explore with each of their senses and make new discoveries (and get messy!) ]]> 2017-05-18 23:44:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/172701424 bekous66 https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/172704232 2017-05-19 00:18:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/172704232 bekous66 https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/172705960 Scales represent balance and balance is a crucial element in making a successful curriculum.]]> 2017-05-19 00:37:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/172705960 saraphillips4 https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/172710032 Ive chosen this symbol to show children connecting with others and being happy.

]]> 2017-05-19 01:18:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/172710032 saraphillips4 https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/172710188 I have chosen this image as children are learning to be part of the world around them, even tho in this image they are on the outside! Following a Curriculum helps set a foundation for life long learning as the children learn and develop an understanding of their place in the world.  ]]> 2017-05-19 01:20:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/172710188 dmartin44 https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/172894104
Spring flowering trees remind me of curriculum. After a long winter, the buds on the spring trees remind me of children waiting to open up like the buds on trees. The different flowers remind me of diversity. ]]> 2017-05-19 23:18:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/172894104 dmartin44 https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/172894856 The symbol that I chose is when thinking about curriculum is a river. Early childhood curriculum should flow and not get stagnant. ]]> 2017-05-19 23:43:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/172894856 dmartin44 https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/172895260 I chose this image because it shows that he is not afraid to dig in to what he is investigating.  Early childhood curriculum should encourage children to explore and investigate to their heart's content.  ]]> 2017-05-19 23:54:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/172895260 bekous66 https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/172902079 Early Years curriculum should allow children to learn through play and real life experiences.]]> 2017-05-20 04:22:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/172902079 mitchvle https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/172909634 I chose green to represent the early years curriculum, because I think growth and development are at the heart]]> 2017-05-20 08:39:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/172909634 mitchvle https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/172909730 Green shoots of new growth sum up my feelings about the curriculum, especially for early years. New possibilities emerge every day with the children, but they need careful nurturing and the right conditions to thrive - and that's the joint job of the teacher and the curriculum.]]> 2017-05-20 08:42:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/172909730 mitchvle https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/172909877 I imagine the curriculum as onion rings, with the child at the centre. The rings around then are the daily activities, family, friends, teacher, bigger projects and experiences. These are all surrounding the child and all effect the curriculum.
(Sorry, it's not a very appetising picture!!]]> 2017-05-20 08:46:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/172909877 bhill28 https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/172920339 To me, brown represents a mixture of other colors, the way that the curriculum is an integration of different concepts, knowledge and skills]]> 2017-05-20 12:38:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/172920339 bhill28 https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/172920719 The proverbial lightbulb of the "ah- hah" moment.]]> 2017-05-20 12:45:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/172920719 bhill28 https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/172921020 I apologize for my technological ineptness and appreciate what the rest of you have done. Given that, close your eyes and picture a mother duck trying to navigate her twelve ducklings safely across a busy road. She is encouraging them to take risks and learn the route, yet is facilitating their passage and stepping in as necessary to ensure their success.]]> 2017-05-20 12:52:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/172921020 sbob https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/173282916 White because I think the early years as a blank canvas. You as a teacher can add to it by taking the students in any direction to learn. ]]> 2017-05-23 02:36:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/173282916 sbob https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/173285087 I chose this symbol because early childhood curriculum is about inquiry. ]]> 2017-05-23 02:54:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/173285087 pbrooksc https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/173285101 Children are like plants, in the right environment they have everything they need to grow to their full potential. ]]> 2017-05-23 02:54:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/173285101 sbob https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/173285414 I chose his image not only because of the saying, but because of the diversity of the classroom. The curriculum has to be diverse to encompass each child with the skills they need to learn. ]]> 2017-05-23 02:58:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/173285414 pbrooksc https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/173285627 Infinity - Because the curriculum should be open to infinite possibilities. ]]> 2017-05-23 03:00:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/173285627 https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/173319711 my rainbow represents a curriculum that follows more than one theory or strategy. For example even though we follow Reggio Emilia, we still use Montessori for English and Math.]]> 2017-05-23 07:52:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/173319711 https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/173329188 2017-05-23 08:47:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/173329188 anushamurali2002 https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/173367355 Curriculum in Early Years acts as a foundation to create life long learners. Thus it must be fun filled every day activity. ]]> 2017-05-23 12:32:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/173367355 leila_almukarker https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/173407163
I would choose rainbow colour to represent the Curriculum in the Early Years because each unit has its different energy, effect and colour in our classroom through out the whole year :) ]]> 2017-05-23 14:41:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/173407163 leila_almukarker https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/173411350

The Mandala is so perfect & represents the universe. The curriculum in the Early Years is holistic; developing the mind, the body and the soul of children in order to create happy people living in peace & harmony together with each other & all creatures! ]]> 2017-05-23 14:53:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/173411350 leila_almukarker https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/173419042 2017-05-23 15:17:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ozdeno/may2017workshop/wish/173419042