https://padlet.com/mfsswc2/hu890mesmga73ft2 Dear students, here are some questions to guide your reflection. Do click on the 'plus' sign to add a post for each of the reflection categories below. Do complete these before we meet on Thursday, at 11AM. Thank you and see you! en-us 2023-07-25 01:41:16 UTC 2025-11-02 15:08:25 UTC hello@padlet.com mfsswc2 https://padlet.com/mfsswc2/hu890mesmga73ft2/wish/2650735278 Here are some guiding questions for each category of reflection.

Centre curriculum
What have you observed about the daily schedule and flow of the week?
What have you observed about the way children learn at the centre?

3Rs interaction
Share your observations of 3Rs interactions between teachers and children.

Environment
Share what you have observed about the spaces in the centre (layout, learning corners, outdoor spaces, resources and materials)

Documentation of children's learning
How do teachers document and assess children's learning at the centre?

]]> 2023-07-25 07:18:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mfsswc2/hu890mesmga73ft2/wish/2650735278 https://padlet.com/mfsswc2/hu890mesmga73ft2/wish/2651265746 For the classes i was observing, N2 and PG, i noticed how the classroom is filled with pictures and artworks of the children . The colours used in these classes are also not too overwhelming nor overstimulating. The classrooms are also filled with baskets and toys that the children could take on their own during certain activities. The PG class was bigger than the N2 class. The classrooms are also divided into different sections eg. Library corner and calm corner]]> 2023-07-26 03:38:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mfsswc2/hu890mesmga73ft2/wish/2651265746 https://padlet.com/mfsswc2/hu890mesmga73ft2/wish/2651386323 All the classes start their mornings with a morning exercise by dancing to songs. For N1, they had music and movement lessons on both days that I was with them. The N1 class also had an earlier lunch and an earlier nap time compared to the N2 class. There are also frequent toilet breaks and especially for the N1 class, the teachers will sometimes stop children in the middle of their activities to ask if they would like to go to the toilet or say that they would have to change their diapers.

I also observed that children learn mainly through play. Both classes of children had allocated time to play on their own with the learning corner activities. Some groups were facilitated by the teachers, but most of the time, the children played by themselves. ]]> 2023-07-26 07:21:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mfsswc2/hu890mesmga73ft2/wish/2651386323 https://padlet.com/mfsswc2/hu890mesmga73ft2/wish/2651395068 Responsive: When a child was crying and saying she wanted her parents, the teacher replied, "Yes, I know you want Mummy". She validated and respected the child's feelings by saying that. 

Reciprocal: The teachers listened to the children's opinions and answers and said 'thank you' to the children or 'well done' whenever they answered.

Respectful: The teachers always let the children know a few minutes in advance that they were going to move on to another activity, and told them about what was going to happen next. They also answered the children's questions to the best of their ability and did not ignore them. ]]> 2023-07-26 07:38:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mfsswc2/hu890mesmga73ft2/wish/2651395068 https://padlet.com/mfsswc2/hu890mesmga73ft2/wish/2651464628 I observed that in all the spaces, there will always be a big space in the middle for children to gather without any obstructions. There are also live animals, I saw terrapins in both the N1 and N2 classes. In each area there are also cupboards with teachers' items. The N2 class had tables and chairs but the N1 class did not. Both classes had library corners also. The floors all had stickers to indicate where children should be. The N1 class had stickers with their names and faces on it, the N2 class had normal stickers that just said 'sit here'. ]]> 2023-07-26 10:33:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mfsswc2/hu890mesmga73ft2/wish/2651464628 https://padlet.com/mfsswc2/hu890mesmga73ft2/wish/2651466613 The teachers made sure the children understood by asking them questions after the teachers had explained and reiterating it again with the children as well. For the N2 class, she wrote down their responses on the whiteboard. ]]> 2023-07-26 10:37:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mfsswc2/hu890mesmga73ft2/wish/2651466613 https://padlet.com/mfsswc2/hu890mesmga73ft2/wish/2651484207 There are different types of documentation of children's learning : by taking pictures when children are learning and also by using the white board to write the children responses, placing it on the wall for children to see.]]> 2023-07-26 11:31:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mfsswc2/hu890mesmga73ft2/wish/2651484207 https://padlet.com/mfsswc2/hu890mesmga73ft2/wish/2651490377 I have observed that that N2 lunch time is earlier then N1 lunch time .  There is outdoor activity everyday for N1 children. Both N1 and N2 children will say a cheer before eating their lunch.

I have observed that children learn through play , and they have allocated time to play different toys. Most children enjoy playing with their peers.

]]> 2023-07-26 11:52:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mfsswc2/hu890mesmga73ft2/wish/2651490377 https://padlet.com/mfsswc2/hu890mesmga73ft2/wish/2651492339 Responsive: 
Whenever the children has questions , the teacher always tries her best to answer the children after the children asks her.

Respectful:
The teacher respects the children by giving them a choice to do what activity they want to do . Example the children does not want to play catching , the child can explore or play other things.

Reciprocal :
The teacher will always repeat the classroom rules to remind the children : hands to yourself , walking feet , indoor voice. By repeating it , the children will be able to remember the things the teacher tells them.]]> 2023-07-26 11:58:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mfsswc2/hu890mesmga73ft2/wish/2651492339 https://padlet.com/mfsswc2/hu890mesmga73ft2/wish/2651494517 I have observed that there would be artworks of children's work around the classroom. For N1, there would be children's name and face sticker paste on the floor . Mostly according to the children's grouping.]]> 2023-07-26 12:03:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mfsswc2/hu890mesmga73ft2/wish/2651494517 https://padlet.com/mfsswc2/hu890mesmga73ft2/wish/2651522714 After the morning assembly, N1 classes will start with their meeting to confirm attendance. For N2, they will have music and movement lessons with different cultural songs. This was to infuse culture and at the same time improve their motor skills. The N1 children and N2 children usually have staggered timings to eat at their specific areas and some classes have their lunch at the same times. However for the N1 classes after eating they will have their nap time while the N2 classes have lessons after eating. ]]> 2023-07-26 13:13:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mfsswc2/hu890mesmga73ft2/wish/2651522714 https://padlet.com/mfsswc2/hu890mesmga73ft2/wish/2651524912 Responsive: When a child got pushed or bullied by their peers, the teacher will first bring the person who was hurting the rest and then check on the child who was hurt.

Respectful: The teacher will respect the child self esteem and not scold him/her in front of everyone but ask them nicely why would they do that to their friends and kindly tell them the consequences of treating people badly.

Reciprocal: The teachers will then begin to echo gentle hands to the children to prevent the same incident from happening again. ]]> 2023-07-26 13:17:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mfsswc2/hu890mesmga73ft2/wish/2651524912 https://padlet.com/mfsswc2/hu890mesmga73ft2/wish/2651528356 I observed that most of the classes have a space in the middle that was empty and usually the teachers will conduct circle time, and free play activities with the children with the space given. The resources at the learning corners for the children free play was very sufficient and very beneficial in helping the children improve on their skills and domains.]]> 2023-07-26 13:24:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mfsswc2/hu890mesmga73ft2/wish/2651528356 https://padlet.com/mfsswc2/hu890mesmga73ft2/wish/2651533423 The documentation method is by taking photographs. The teacher gave children mini cameras for them to document things they see during their outdoor play. Apart from that, each corner has a display wall filled with the children artwork, family photos, and their photos during lessons.]]> 2023-07-26 13:35:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mfsswc2/hu890mesmga73ft2/wish/2651533423 https://padlet.com/mfsswc2/hu890mesmga73ft2/wish/2651573064 I learnt that the centre makes modifications for their lesson plans and comes together to ensure that the activities planned will cater to the needs of children. ]]> 2023-07-26 14:53:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mfsswc2/hu890mesmga73ft2/wish/2651573064 https://padlet.com/mfsswc2/hu890mesmga73ft2/wish/2651577750 Responsive: I observed that in the playgroup class, the educators really attend to the children and respond to whatever the children try to express. During story time, the educator will really take the time to acknowledge the children’s responses and the cues the children give etc needing help with their hair ties, needing any help in general.

Reciprocal: I observed that the educators do give the same energy back to children even if most times the playgroup children are just sitted down, not really responding and enthusiastic, the educators will still give out a lot of cheerful energy for children to stay engaged and to absorb the lesson, interaction or activity.

Respectful: 
Whenever children will have a next lesson or change of activity, the teachers announce what the activity it will be and how many minutes they have left before changing to the next activity. This allows children to know what is next and allows them to be ready for the current activity to end. This is a respectful practice for children as they are given time to finish up whatever they are doing at the moment and not abruptly telling them to stop what they are doing without notice. ]]> 2023-07-26 15:04:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mfsswc2/hu890mesmga73ft2/wish/2651577750 https://padlet.com/mfsswc2/hu890mesmga73ft2/wish/2651579339 I noticed that in all of the classes, there are shelves with open baskets filled with different learning materials focusing on different topics such as “big bus” or “open and close”. 

I did notice too that on the walls there are a mix of english, chinese and also art works placed on it with pictures of children doing the work. ]]> 2023-07-26 15:07:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mfsswc2/hu890mesmga73ft2/wish/2651579339 https://padlet.com/mfsswc2/hu890mesmga73ft2/wish/2651589011 I have observed that the documentation methods that the educators use to assess the children's learning is through taking photos or videos of them during activities.]]> 2023-07-26 15:28:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mfsswc2/hu890mesmga73ft2/wish/2651589011 https://padlet.com/mfsswc2/hu890mesmga73ft2/wish/2651589717 I have observed that most if not all the classes have pictures of the children, some of the educators also use said pictures to engage the children during attendance taking. As for outdoors, i personally feel that it is pretty well thought out, however the balancing beam(?) in the corner of the outdoor area may pose as an safety hazard to the child if they were to not look where they are going while running around.]]> 2023-07-26 15:30:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mfsswc2/hu890mesmga73ft2/wish/2651589717 https://padlet.com/mfsswc2/hu890mesmga73ft2/wish/2651762304 I observed that the teacher documents the children’s learning by taking photographs of them at work, whenever they are attempting/completing the objective of the activity.]]> 2023-07-27 00:29:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mfsswc2/hu890mesmga73ft2/wish/2651762304 https://padlet.com/mfsswc2/hu890mesmga73ft2/wish/2651767166 I observed that in all the classrooms there will be pictures of the children’s faces, in their cubby hole/on the wall. there were also pictures of the children’s faces & their names on the floor to let the children know where they were supposed to sit. for one of the classes in N1, there was pictures of the children for them to go to their standing positions as they prepared to leave the classroom.]]> 2023-07-27 00:38:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mfsswc2/hu890mesmga73ft2/wish/2651767166 https://padlet.com/mfsswc2/hu890mesmga73ft2/wish/2651780236 Responsive: The teacher responds quickly to the children when they get hurt by asking if they felt any pain and check if they got any wounds.

Respectful: The teacher respects that children can have their own freedom to choose who and what they want to play with.

Reciprocal: The teacher will often remind the children to have gentle hands and to walk slowly ]]> 2023-07-27 01:01:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mfsswc2/hu890mesmga73ft2/wish/2651780236