https://padlet.com/s8091842_/n0ax48e2k2sj79zf Series of activities to invite children to discover the sounds of the beach without leaving the centre. en-us 2023-10-20 17:04:09 UTC 2023-10-27 06:25:54 UTC hello@padlet.com s8091842_ https://padlet.com/s8091842_/n0ax48e2k2sj79zf/wish/2757641924 By creating curiosity with the beach sounds, take no more than 10-15min for these activity, using descriptive language while guiding meditation, by getting children involve in conversation at the end by asking them questions such as what did you feel? what color is the sky? What color is the sand or by sharing what they hear, feel or see. 

]]> 2023-10-22 11:29:48 UTC https://padlet.com/s8091842_/n0ax48e2k2sj79zf/wish/2757641924 s8091842_ https://padlet.com/s8091842_/n0ax48e2k2sj79zf/wish/2757658188 Children love movement! I will engage children by including real movement of the environment we are talking about: the beach. these movements will be done in slow motion and fast to keep children aware of their bodies and space. ]]> 2023-10-22 12:03:14 UTC https://padlet.com/s8091842_/n0ax48e2k2sj79zf/wish/2757658188 s8091842_ https://padlet.com/s8091842_/n0ax48e2k2sj79zf/wish/2757658819 The Toddlers I work with love story time and the best way to engaged them is to add some movement and exagerate faces and tone of voice. Adding props to encourage their participation might be a great idea. ]]> 2023-10-22 12:04:43 UTC https://padlet.com/s8091842_/n0ax48e2k2sj79zf/wish/2757658819 s8091842_ https://padlet.com/s8091842_/n0ax48e2k2sj79zf/wish/2757685324 Building upon my beach exploration activity, I had to work out different ways to bring the beach and nature to the classroom. The first connection was easy to make - sand! Using the sandpit to simulate the beach, and recalling the freedom of movement I had on the beach we engaged in movement of the waves, of the breeze and of the seagulls. This is reflected in "Movement in the Wild: Nature as Dance Partner" (Candell, 2013) which advocates moving as if you are nature expressing itsself. In addition, the sandpit can also be link to explore the sounds of the sea and the beach. Using the sandpit as a setting, and a speaker to play the sounds of the waves, a guided meditation through the relaxing sounds can take the children to a far away place. The sounds of the waves are rhythmical, and the children have innate rhythm and the freedom to move (Wooten, 2013). Furthermore, the development of these skills through music and movement can actually progress the  development of more complex skills later in life (Delafield-Butt and Tevarthen, 2015). ]]> 2023-10-22 12:56:01 UTC https://padlet.com/s8091842_/n0ax48e2k2sj79zf/wish/2757685324 s8091842_ https://padlet.com/s8091842_/n0ax48e2k2sj79zf/wish/2757692587 Candell, A. (2013) Movement in the Wild: Nature as Dance Partner, Common Ground Magazine, Available at: https://www.theearthbodyinstitute.com/2017/03/movement-in-the-wild-nature-as-dance-partner [Accessed 22/10/2023]

Wooten, V. (2013) Music as a Language, TEDx Gabriola Island. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zvjW9arAZ0 [Accessed 18/10/2023]

Delafield-Butt, J. T., & Trevarthen, C. (2015). The ontogenesis of narrative: From movements to meaning. Frontiers of Psychology, 6]]> 2023-10-22 13:04:49 UTC https://padlet.com/s8091842_/n0ax48e2k2sj79zf/wish/2757692587 s8091842_ https://padlet.com/s8091842_/n0ax48e2k2sj79zf/wish/2765817704 Children were very attentive when they were listening the sounds and intrigue as they were looking were the sounds were coming from. I was able to capture children attention and create a wow factor through this activity during the first few minutes. Children were engage and their curiosity was awaken. ]]> 2023-10-27 05:41:47 UTC https://padlet.com/s8091842_/n0ax48e2k2sj79zf/wish/2765817704 s8091842_ https://padlet.com/s8091842_/n0ax48e2k2sj79zf/wish/2765820592 The activity was meant to last about 10-15 min as a guide meditation, however, the activity lasted for about 5 min as children started making question and talking. Children were really curious about it. ]]> 2023-10-27 05:44:56 UTC https://padlet.com/s8091842_/n0ax48e2k2sj79zf/wish/2765820592 s8091842_ https://padlet.com/s8091842_/n0ax48e2k2sj79zf/wish/2765824356 -Dont have any expectations about plan activies as such
-Start introducing more of this type of meditation for the children as they enjoy it. 
-Maybe introduce sounds to group time for children to comment on it? 
-Perhaps conduct this activity outdoors? 
-Offer meditation laying down instead of sitting down? ]]> 2023-10-27 05:48:01 UTC https://padlet.com/s8091842_/n0ax48e2k2sj79zf/wish/2765824356 s8091842_ https://padlet.com/s8091842_/n0ax48e2k2sj79zf/wish/2765831152 Children follow instructions and seemed happy to engage with movement and their bodies in their own space. As I was directing the movements with my hands children will repeat with joy the movements. Children seemed to explore their bodies too.]]> 2023-10-27 05:55:12 UTC https://padlet.com/s8091842_/n0ax48e2k2sj79zf/wish/2765831152 s8091842_ https://padlet.com/s8091842_/n0ax48e2k2sj79zf/wish/2765833184 It was a rainy day, sand was wet and the activity needed to be adjusted and was not conduted in the sandpit as planned. The activity was more structured and not as casual and sensorial as planned. ]]> 2023-10-27 05:57:00 UTC https://padlet.com/s8091842_/n0ax48e2k2sj79zf/wish/2765833184 s8091842_ https://padlet.com/s8091842_/n0ax48e2k2sj79zf/wish/2765844468 Children enjoyed storytime without a book. As we were engaged in conversation and movement. children enjoyed more outdoor time. ]]> 2023-10-27 06:08:12 UTC https://padlet.com/s8091842_/n0ax48e2k2sj79zf/wish/2765844468 s8091842_ https://padlet.com/s8091842_/n0ax48e2k2sj79zf/wish/2765847657 As children were engaged in making the beach movements, I didnt read the book but continued to tell a story with my voice and hands. Activity was not follow as planned. Share more details with staff as they didnt seemed quite excited about implementing activities. ]]> 2023-10-27 06:11:29 UTC https://padlet.com/s8091842_/n0ax48e2k2sj79zf/wish/2765847657 s8091842_ https://padlet.com/s8091842_/n0ax48e2k2sj79zf/wish/2765853631 -Assessment 3 had opened my understanding about visit to country and how creative i could get to planned activities for children. 
-I have look for inspiration in nature and introduce more natural materials inside the classroom. 
-I have connect and have a more deep understanding of the interest of my children and how they interact with their environment. 
-As a Teacher in process, I have observed that children are interest in sound and movement of nature, therefore, using this insight as a resource of learning will be always in consideration. ]]> 2023-10-27 06:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/s8091842_/n0ax48e2k2sj79zf/wish/2765853631 s8091842_ https://padlet.com/s8091842_/n0ax48e2k2sj79zf/wish/2765861631 Outcome 3: 3.2 Children take increasing responsibility for their own health and physical wellbeing.

Children combine gross and fine motor movement and balance to achieve increasingly complex patterns of activity including dance, creative movement and drama.

Outcome 5: 5.2 Children engage with a range of texts and gain meaning from these texts.

Children listen and respond to sounds and patterns in speech, stories and rhymes in context.]]> 2023-10-27 06:25:54 UTC https://padlet.com/s8091842_/n0ax48e2k2sj79zf/wish/2765861631