This document provides an overview of the curriculum for terms 1 and 2 at F1 and F2. In term 1, the main topics are settling into the new classroom environment and getting to know themselves, their families, and basic body parts. Key vocabulary, books, and websites are listed. Term 2 focuses on learning about zoo, farm, and pet animals. Communication in English and Vietnamese is emphasized daily. The document also outlines how personal, social, emotional, physical, mathematical, and literacy skills will be developed throughout the terms. Suggestions are provided for how parents can support learning at home.
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Delivered at MuseumNext Melbourne, February 2017.
Pretty pictures at the end ;)
Museums Victoria's new Pauline Gandel Children's Gallery opened December 2016 at Melbourne Museum. Brief overview of the partnership thinking, theory, methodology and outcome of the project, by Head Exhibitions of Museums Victoria.
Delivered at MuseumNext Melbourne, February 2017.
Pretty pictures at the end ;)
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I take this opportunity to express my gratitude to the city of Barton for giving an
opportunity to present my proposal on the Helping Hands Reach community center. This
proposal is designed to offer a community center for kids of all ages and their parents to be in a
position to learn together and communicate better. This is the era whereby technology is making
learning easier and more fun for the children of today. The center is dedicated to enhancing the
physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development of the children that join it. The center as
well offers babysitting and child care services, including early opportunities. The center provides
care for infants and toddlers up to 2 years of age. But for preschooler’s ages 3 to 5 years and for
school-age children who may need care before and/or after school and on other days when
school is closed.
Age group 1 – infants
The infant room has activities to enhance the child’s eye-hand movement. The room will
be decorated with colors very attractive to the yes and decorations that will catch the attention of
the baby. The parent will engage in the activity of using various kinds of toys to play with the
infant. The toys are designed and aimed to teach the child different skills such as touch sound
and sight. The child will be in a position to observe carefully their mothers activity and imitate
them. This setting is structured to promote positive interaction between the child and the mother.
And it does not only enhance interaction, but also the child will be able to see how other children
and their mothers interact. Daily activities played in this room are games such as patty-cake and
peek-a-boo. Patty cake is teaching the child more than you think. The game helps the child to
develop language skills. Peek-a-boo, on the other hand, excites the infant’s senses, shapes gross
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· Chapter 8 Chapter 8 The Preschool YearsThe preschool years chestnutkaitlyn
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Chapter 8: The Preschool Years
The preschool years are important. Research shows us that children who attend preschool do better in kindergarten and first grade. However, not every state offers public preschool. And, many schools that do offer this, offer it only to children with special needs (and then regular education students may need to win a lottery to get in). Although children who do not have a special need may attend, they are usually screened and placed on waiting lists. Also, there is typically a tuition to pay for the child if he/she does not have a special need.
Your text introduces the idea of universal prekindergarten: providing preschool for every child whose parents want it (preschool for all children) on page. But, keep in mind that universal prek doesn’t mean that your child must attend, it simply means that it is available if you would like it. I point this out because many people (in particular, stay at home moms) think that this is the government’s way of not allowing them the choice to stay home and educate their own child. Therefore, there are parents who are against this.
In the past, socialization skills were the focus of prekindergarten however; sad but true, today there is a decided move away from socialization as the primary function for enrolling children in preschool. Preschools are now promoted as places to accomplish many more skills than just socialization! This plays a role in my comments above about not all parents favoring universal prek; the stress toward academic success is definitely a concern for many.
Of course, high-quality affordable preschool can be difficult to come by. We know that children benefit from attending high-quality preschool, but high-quality preschool also often comes with a high price. Thus, it can be difficult for many parents to have the ability to send their child to preschool.
The children of today are different than the children of the past. Aside from the many academic expectations the children have placed upon them, we may need to find new and innovative ways to teach them - making the learning environment interesting and engaging everyday!
Physical Development
During the preschool years, children begin to "slim down" as they have a more elongated look. Their muscle development continues to develop and their actions become more precise. They enjoy activities such as drawing, painting, cutting, and coloring. They also learn more about how to take care of themselves as they learn about hygiene - washing hands and brushing teeth - as well as the ability to dress one's self.
Social/Emotional Development
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The Little People of Tomorrow PreschoolAshley Covington, Cassa.docxoreo10
The Little People of Tomorrow Preschool
Ashley Covington, Cassandra Fredrick, David Gould, Shannon Kline, & April Underwood
Preschool Age
Preschool boys and girls are between the ages of 2 to five years old. They are very active and curious.
The Preschool Classroom
A preschool classroom needs to be organized, and the materials need to be accessible to all children,
Safety is the number one priority when it comes to preschoolers.
The furniture needs to be oversized and cushy.
The classroom should be divided into centers that are labeled so the children will associate the word with the activity.
All centers need to be visually accessible
Preschool Centers
Preschools need a classroom that is inviting and safe for the children to explore. It need to be spacious and provides a lot of room for them to explore.
Diverse Population
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Look at magazines and photos that contain different cultures
Play games and use dolls that are of different diversities
Watch shows or videos that feature diverse population
Allow guest speakers to come in and share with the students
Talk and introduce about other languages
Teach about Geography
Make different foods for them to try
Play dress up to different customs
Decorate your room to incorporate diversity
Language Development
We as teachers and most of all parents, must never assume that a child is a certain age is just like everyone else. If you are a parent and are concerned about your child’s development, speak to the teacher and also consult with your child’s primary care provider.
Developmental Activities for Preschoolers
Make a scrapbook of favorite or familiar things by cutting out pictures. Group them into categories, such as things to ride on, things to eat, things for dessert, fruits, things to play with. Create silly pictures by mixing and matching pictures. Glue a picture of a dog behind the wheel of a car. Talk about what is wrong with the picture and ways to "fix" it. Count items pictured in the book.
Read to the child. Sometimes "reading" is simply describing the pictures in a book without following the written words. Choose books that are sturdy and have large colorful pictures that are not too detailed. Ask your child, "What's this?" and encourage naming and pointing to familiar objects in the book. Sing simple songs and recite nursery rhymes to show the rhythm and pattern of speech. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is the professional, scientific, and credentialing association for more than 150,000 members and affiliates who are audiologists, speech-language pathologists and speech, language, and hearing scientist.
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The Little People of Tomorrow PreschoolAshley Covington, Cassa.docxcherry686017
The Little People of Tomorrow Preschool
Ashley Covington, Cassandra Fredrick, David Gould, Shannon Kline, & April Underwood
Preschool Age
Preschool boys and girls are between the ages of 2 to five years old. They are very active and curious.
The Preschool Classroom
A preschool classroom needs to be organized, and the materials need to be accessible to all children,
Safety is the number one priority when it comes to preschoolers.
The furniture needs to be oversized and cushy.
The classroom should be divided into centers that are labeled so the children will associate the word with the activity.
All centers need to be visually accessible
Preschool Centers
Preschools need a classroom that is inviting and safe for the children to explore. It need to be spacious and provides a lot of room for them to explore.
Diverse Population
Read books that contain diverse characters
Look at magazines and photos that contain different cultures
Play games and use dolls that are of different diversities
Watch shows or videos that feature diverse population
Allow guest speakers to come in and share with the students
Talk and introduce about other languages
Teach about Geography
Make different foods for them to try
Play dress up to different customs
Decorate your room to incorporate diversity
Language Development
We as teachers and most of all parents, must never assume that a child is a certain age is just like everyone else. If you are a parent and are concerned about your child’s development, speak to the teacher and also consult with your child’s primary care provider.
Developmental Activities for Preschoolers
Make a scrapbook of favorite or familiar things by cutting out pictures. Group them into categories, such as things to ride on, things to eat, things for dessert, fruits, things to play with. Create silly pictures by mixing and matching pictures. Glue a picture of a dog behind the wheel of a car. Talk about what is wrong with the picture and ways to "fix" it. Count items pictured in the book.
Read to the child. Sometimes "reading" is simply describing the pictures in a book without following the written words. Choose books that are sturdy and have large colorful pictures that are not too detailed. Ask your child, "What's this?" and encourage naming and pointing to familiar objects in the book. Sing simple songs and recite nursery rhymes to show the rhythm and pattern of speech. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is the professional, scientific, and credentialing association for more than 150,000 members and affiliates who are audiologists, speech-language pathologists and speech, language, and hearing scientist.
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2. This term our main topics are titled:
The first half of this term, teachers will help the children familiarise themselves with their new
learning environment. Settling in the classroom will be the main focus for the first few weeks.
This involves establishing classroom rules and routines to facilitate the smooth flow of
classroom activities and transitions. Once they are settled in, children will start having
activities focusing on getting to know themselves better; their names, parts of their bodies and
how to take care of themselves recognising their feelings, likes and dislikes and finally a look
at their own families.
Key Vocabulary:Key Vocabulary:Key Vocabulary:Key Vocabulary:
my name, my body, head, shoulders, knees, toes, eyes, ears, mouth, nose, eyebrows, hair,
face, mother, mum, father, dad, brothers, sisters, grandma, grandpa, tidy up, line up, wash
hands, softplay room, ELC (Early Learning Centre), playground, library
Relevant Books/Authors:Relevant Books/Authors:Relevant Books/Authors:Relevant Books/Authors:
Taking Care of My Hands and Feet by Terri DeGezelle, Day At School By Monica Hughes, My
First Day At Nursery by Becky Edwards and Anthony Flintoft, Senses Series by Katie Dicker,
Brothers and Sisters by Monica Hughes, My Body by Sue Barraclough, Gấu con bị sâu răng,
Món quà đặc biệt, Quà tặng mẹ, Cháu ngoan, Đôi dép, Bài hát: Cái mũi, Cả tuần đều ngoan
Related Websites/Resources:Related Websites/Resources:Related Websites/Resources:Related Websites/Resources:
http://www.kidsgoflash.com/clickable/body.html,,,, http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=gqXX3yyvGI0 , http://socnhi.com/Hang-truyen/detail/4/gau-con-bi-sau-rang.html
http://socnhi.com/Hang-truyen/detail/1607/ban-chai-danh-rang.html
Learning about animals is the main theme for the second half of this term. Children will learn
about zoo/jungle animals, farm animals and pets. We will also have a closer look at the
physical characteristics of some animals, listening and mimicking the sounds they produce
and acting out the movements they make.
Key Vocabulary:Key Vocabulary:Key Vocabulary:Key Vocabulary:
animal, zoo, jungle, farm, pet, lion, tiger, elephant, bird, bear, monkey, snake, cow, chicken,
horse, pig, sheep, dog, cat, fish, roar, hiss, stomp, sway, flap, fly, roll, crawl, slither, hop, jump
Relevant Books/Authors:Relevant Books/Authors:Relevant Books/Authors:Relevant Books/Authors:
Dear Zoo by Rod Campbell; Brown Bear, Brown Bear by Eric Carle; Rumble in the Jungle by
Giles Andreae; Old Macdonald Had A Farm; Ong và bướm, Rong và cá, Con voi, Con công, Chú
vịt xám, Ba con gấu
Related Websites/Resources:Related Websites/Resources:Related Websites/Resources:Related Websites/Resources:
http://www.anglomaniacy.pl/animals.htm,
http://socnhi.com/Hang-truyen/detail/1581/ba-ba-tim-nha.html,
http://socnhi.com/Hang-truyen/detail/51/tri-khon-cua-ta-day.html
3. COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGECOMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGECOMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGECOMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGE – English and VietnameseEnglish and VietnameseEnglish and VietnameseEnglish and Vietnamese
Children will be exposed to the English and Vietnamese language on a daily basis through songs, rhymes,
stories and conversations. They will be encouraged to use the new words they hear and learn to interact
with the people around them. Adults will support them as they try to speak the words/ phrases in English
or Vietnamese in expressing what they feel, in negotiating with others, in relaying their needs and in
responding to simple instructions and questions. There will also be opportunities during Circle Time and
play where children are encouraged to share and talk about the activities they are involved in to practise
correct pronunciation and sentence construction.
How you can support at home:How you can support at home:How you can support at home:How you can support at home:
You can help your child by showing interest in the words he/she uses when communicating and describing
experiences. Use the new words they learnt in school at home for reinforcement. Read the weekly class
newsletter to stay updated with the topics and stories and take time to ask your child about them. When
talking with them, remember to give children time to think, wait for them to put into words what they
want to say and refrain from finishing or even saying the sentence for them. Challenge them in simple
naming games such as “I Spy”, engage in pretend play and above all, take time to talk with them
everyday.
Relatedwebsites/resources:Relatedwebsites/resources:Relatedwebsites/resources:Relatedwebsites/resources:
Going to Nursery by Catherine and Laurence Anholt, My First School Day by Eve Marleau, Đồng dao
http://pbskids.org/curiousgeorge/games/cows_dont_quack/cows_dont_quack.html
http://socnhi.com/Hang-truyen.html
PERSONAL, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENTPERSONAL, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENTPERSONAL, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENTPERSONAL, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT
This term our emphasis is on children developing a sense of self as an individual. We will focus on letting
each child be aware of their uniqueness—their needs, views and feelings in a fresh learning environment.
Children will be provided with new experiences that will improve their confidence in trying unfamiliar
activities and in interacting with the new people around them. Rules and routines will be established and
practised daily to let children understand the importance of tidying up, looking after one another, sharing
resources and taking turns. Most especially, the adults will encourage the children through a lot of exciting
activities to help them explore their new surroundings with great pleasure and confidence.
How you can support at home:How you can support at home:How you can support at home:How you can support at home:
It would be very helpful if parents encourage and allow their children to choose things for themselves like
what food to eat, which toys to play with or which clothes to wear. This is a great way for children to
express their likes and dislikes. At home, give them simple chores like pouring water or tidying up their
playroom to promote independence. Please give them time when they are trying to attend to their personal
hygiene. Practising how to button, tie, lace, buckle, zip, put on shoes, socks, trousers, skirts and shirts will
be a great help too!
Related websites/resources:Related websites/resources:Related websites/resources:Related websites/resources:
http://kidshealth.org/parent/emotions/feelings/confidence.html
http://www.parentingme.com/selfhelp.htm
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENTPHYSICAL DEVELOPMENTPHYSICAL DEVELOPMENTPHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
This term children will be engaged in a lot of activities that will develop their gross motor and fine motor
skills. This involves exploring different ways of moving such as walking, running, crawling and jumping.
Improving eye and hand coordination through threading beads, exploring with play dough and using
mark making tools such as paintbrushes and markers. Adults will also help children recognize the changes
that happen to their bodies when they are active and playing. Most importantly, we will provide children
with movement games that will allow them to move with confidence; showing awareness of available
space, whilst understanding the need for safety.
How you can support at home:How you can support at home:How you can support at home:How you can support at home:
Use movement vocabulary at home such as running, crawling, walking, tiptoeing, etc. Give your child
enough time for active play and for rest. Encourage and support your child when he/she tries to do things
independently such as pulling up their pants after using the toilet or doing up zips and buttons.
Relatedwebsites/resources:Relatedwebsites/resources:Relatedwebsites/resources:Relatedwebsites/resources:
http://familyfitness.about.com/od/preschoolers/a/grossmotorskill.htm
4. MATHEMATICSMATHEMATICSMATHEMATICSMATHEMATICS
Children will be engaged in a variety of sorting and matching activities focusing on colours,
shapes and animals. They will also be provided with activities that involve creating different
arrangements of the objects and toys around them. Problem solving skills will also be developed
in activities such as fitting shapes successfully into spaces on inset boards and completing simple
puzzles. Discussing the timetable at the beginning of the day will help children become aware of
time, sequence and pattern. Counting will also be a feature of our everyday activities, from
counting who is in school to singing and reciting counting songs and rhymes.
How you can support at home:How you can support at home:How you can support at home:How you can support at home:
Parents can support children at home by singing songs and reading stories related to colours,
shapes, sizes and numbers with their child. People at home can also try to be descriptive with
size, weight and capacity and make sure to be consistent with the vocabulary being used.
Related websites/resources:Related websites/resources:Related websites/resources:Related websites/resources:
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/preschool/preschool.htm,
http://pbskids.org/curiousgeorge/games/mix_and_paint/mix_and_paint.html
LITERACYLITERACYLITERACYLITERACY
Children will be provided with a wide range of reading materials such as picture books, touch and
feel books and flip flap books. Part of our daily routine is reading stories which will help them
develop the love for reading at an early age. Children will also be exposed to different nursery
rhymes and songs with repetitive phrases which they can sing and dance to. They will be also be
encouraged to try different mark-making tools to develop the fine motor skills necessary for
writing.
How you can support at home:How you can support at home:How you can support at home:How you can support at home:
Read with your child before bedtime. Children borrow library books from school weekly, and
parents are encouraged to read and share the books with them. By doing this, you are already
modelling the proper way of handling a book, turning pages and pronouncing words. Have a
“Reading Corner” at home filled with variety of books, puppets and props.
Related websites/resources:Related websites/resources:Related websites/resources:Related websites/resources:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/stories/ , http://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/home/reading-owl/find-a-
book/library-page?view=&agegroup=1&book=all&booktype=all&series=all#
5. We do hope that the above information will be useful for you when supporting your child’s
homework and discussing his/her learning. Should you have any further questions please contact
your child’s class teacher.
EXPRESSIVE ARTS AND DESIGNEXPRESSIVE ARTS AND DESIGNEXPRESSIVE ARTS AND DESIGNEXPRESSIVE ARTS AND DESIGN
Children will experience working with a variety of mark making tools such as pencils, markers,
paint, chalk, etc. as they experiment with colours and marks. They will also be exposed to a wide
range of materials and natural resources on a daily basis through role play and various crafts.
Adults will encourage the children to explore and experiment with these tools and materials
through their senses. They will be also encouraged to express themselves through other creative
forms such as dancing, singing and playing musical instruments.
How you can support at home:How you can support at home:How you can support at home:How you can support at home:
Parents could sing and dance to familiar nursery rhymes with their child. Provide an “art kit” for
your child that has scissors, glue, crayons, paint, etc. that he/she could easily access everyday.
Encourage messy play. Praise wholeheartedly any artwork made by your child and help them see
it as something that is special and valuable.
Related websites/resources:Related websites/resources:Related websites/resources:Related websites/resources:
http://www.poissonrouge.com/piano/, http://www.poissonrouge.com/paint/
http://www.poissonrouge.com/spin/, http://www.kidsgoflash.com/games/xylophone.html
http://socnhi.com/Cong-vien-game/detail/322/Chuyen-gia-trang-diem.html
UNDERSTANDING THE WORLDUNDERSTANDING THE WORLDUNDERSTANDING THE WORLDUNDERSTANDING THE WORLD
As we focus on self awareness this term, children will be exposed to a variety of pictures, objects
and places that are of great value to them. They will be given opportunity to share photographs
from home with their families and friends, their favourite toy or a picture of a well loved place. To
emphasise their similarities and differences from one another, we will read relevant story books,
discuss weekend stories with the class and talk about the country they came from. Children will
be encouraged to explore the outdoor and natural world by using their senses and talk about the
features they notice. Toys will be also available for exploration by pushing, pulling or pressing
buttons. The use of the Interactive White Board in class will also be introduced.
How you can support at home:How you can support at home:How you can support at home:How you can support at home:
At home, talk to your child about special events like birthdays. Show pictures of recent family
trips and ask them to describe how they felt during that time. Take your child to parks and
outdoor recreation areas, allow them to observe and touch their surroundings. Let your child
explore with simple tools, play instruments and operate radios/ CD players at home.
Related websites/resources:Related websites/resources:Related websites/resources:Related websites/resources:
http://www.poissonrouge.com/piano/,
http://www.poissonrouge.com/paint/,
http://www.poissonrouge.com/spin/,
http://www.kidsgoflash.com/games/xylophone.html