Walker Learning Approach

1.Emotional

Statement of Intent

Weeks 3 - 4 Term 1 2012

For the children to feel comfortable and confident with their independence. For the children to begin to develop a relationship with their new teacher For the children to begin to understand school specific concepts. For the children to begin to understand school specific language. For the children to begin to find their way around the Prep area.

Developmental Domain Objectives

2.Social 3.Cognitive 4.Language 5.Physical

Early Years Learning & Development Framework Objectives

6.Identity 7.Community 8.Wellbeing 9.Learning 10.Communication

For the children to interact with their peers, teachers and other adults in a range of contexts For the children to be introduced to the idea of a classroom being a new community For the children to share humour, happiness and satisfaction. For the children to experience the benefits and pleasures of shared learning exploration. For the children to exchange ideas, feelings and understanding using language and representations in play.

11.Reading 12.Writing 13.Speaking & VELS Level 1 Learning Objectives Listening 14.Sound 15.Maths - Number 16.Maths - Space

For the children to begin to recognise concepts of print and that texts and illustrations represent language that can be read and enjoyed. For the children to develop a correct pencil grip and concepts of writing for example writing direction. For the children to begin contributing ideas and information to discussions. For the children to explore Peter Puppy and Bouncy Ben For the children to develop their number sense of 2 and 3. For the children to recognise and name basic 2D shapes.

Childrens Current Interests School and Community Interests Dramatic

Learning for Life School routines & values.

Related Learning Experiences

Box Sensory Construction Science Writers Reading

Play
1A - Home Corner 1, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11. 12. 1B Ask the kids

Construction Collage
Random selection of objects in 2D shapes and sizes. 12

Experiences
Both - Playdough (2D Shapes number) 1A - Dinosaurs & Sand 1B - Beach Area 1B - Rice with 2D Shapes 1A - Sandpaper Letters

Area
Pictures of buildings with 2D shapes in them. Labelled 2D shapes. Number cards 1-10

Station
Both - Magnifying Glasses 2D shape hunt 1B - Light Box 2D shapes

Workshop
Letter Stamps with Paint Magnetic Letters Paper with ant draw at the top 13, 14.

Corner
A variety of picture books displayed invitingly