Too hot to go outside led to cabin fever and heightened regulation needs. A simple sensory tray with semolina flour was offered to support regulation and engagement.
Learning Observed:
- Role play using dinosaurs
- Comparing and describing the size of dinosaur footprints
- Counting footprints
- Practising pre-writing lines (sideways, tall man, around, up & down – Peggy Lego inspired)
- Sitting and standing in the tray to support body awareness
- Helping vacuum the mess, building responsibility and cooperation
🌱 WA Kindergarten Curriculum Links
Identity
- Builds confidence to explore materials in new ways
- Demonstrates independence and agency by contributing ideas and helping with pack-up
Community
- Engages in cooperative play and shared problem solving
- Shows responsibility for the environment by assisting with clean-up
Wellbeing
- Uses sensory play to support self-regulation
- Develops body awareness, balance and coordination through whole-body engagement
Learning
- Explores cause and effect (footprints in semolina)
- Experiments with mark making and pre-writing patterns
- Uses inquiry and imagination during role play
Communication
- Uses oral language to describe size (big/small), actions and ideas
- Engages in early literacy through pre-writing strokes and symbol making
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