When families drop off their children at child care, they know that their children will have a fun day. They’ll play, they’ll eat, they may sleep.
But what goes on behind the play, how does the play eventuate? Do toys, games and art activities get put out randomly? The educators at Cardinia Lakes Early Learning Centre share how they create their play based learning environments to get the best outcomes for children.
When constructing a play based learning program for children in classrooms, a lot of work happens in preparation. Educators observe, form bonds and ask questions both of children and their families. A holistic picture of children is gathered so as to co-construct the best learning program possible for children.
Cardinia Lakes Early Learning Centre educators develop children’s learning program by:
– Identifying children’s strengths and interests through observing and engaging with them, and speaking with families.
– Planning experiences, choosing teaching strategies and designing the environment is very important in order to build on children’s skills, knowledge and understanding of the world.
– Designing individual and group projects that help children to inquire, make discoveries, explore ideas, work cooperatively and solve problems.
– Reflecting on, evaluating and documenting the learning outcomes for children to inform future planning.
– Identifying children’s strengths and interests through observing and interacting with them, and speaking with families.
Cardinia Lakes Early Learning Centre are now taking enrolments for 2022. Would you like a tour of the centre? Book a tour today at www.cardinialakeselc.com.au You can also check out the centre on Facebook and Instagram.
