CHC30121 – Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

CHCECE036 – Provide experiences to support children’s play and learning

Assessment Task 2 – Portfolio Placement 2

Student Name Sherin Subhan

Student ID 8064033

Play experience 1 – Outdoor

Students’ name: Sherin Subhan Setting:

Outdoor
Date/s of implementation: Number of children play experience is
intended for: 3-5

Social Play Stage supported: Supports:

Solitary Creativity ☐
Parallel Imagination
Associative Dramatic Play
Cooperative
Name of experience: Dinosaur Sensory Bin Age group:
2-6 years
COMPLETE QUESTIONS 1 – 7 PRIOR TO IMPLEMENTING
1.Material/equipment/space required:
A tub, a wide range of dinosaurs, 4 cups of sand (from the sandpit), natural material that will include:
medium branches, dry/wet sand, water, and rocks and pebbles.
This experience will be set up on the grass area under a tree.
It is a quiet area where there is minimal congestion.

2. Reason for chosen play experience (e.g. observed child’s interest, teacher initiated, community, child
development):
My experience plan was founded on children's observed interest in sensory play with set sand and
dinosaurs.
In order to help young children develop their cognitive, physical, and social skills, sensory activities are
frequently used.
3. Learning Goals: (what you hope the child/ren will achieve)
The sensory play experience with dinosaurs promotes knowledge acquisition through investigation,
curiosity, problem-solving, and creativity. It promotes the growth of language and motor skills and aids
in the formation of brain connections.
4. Which developmental domains does the play experience support? (identify a max of 2
domains)
This play experience supports Physical development (fine motor movements) as the children will hold
items and manipulate them (e.g. play with dinosaur toy)

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This play experience supports Cognitive development as the children will use objects and materials to
create an artwork in relation to their imagination. (e.g. uses objects and materials to build or construct
things/can match and name some colors)

5. What is/are the Learning Outcome(s) applicable to this play experience? (identify a max of 2
domains)
LO 4: Children are confident and involved learners
Outcome 4.1.2 Children are curious and enthusiastic participants in their learning
Outcome 4.4 Children resource their own learning through connecting with people, place, technologies
and natural and processed materials.

6. Which National Quality Standard/s relates to this play experience?

Quality Area 1 Educational program and practice
Standard 1.2 Practice
Element 1.2.1 Intentional teaching: Educators are deliberate, purposeful, and thoughtful in their
important for children to decisions and actions.
7. Detail the strategies you will use to promote learning, development and children’s agency
e.g. encouraging the child by acknowledging efforts, asking open-ended questions (provide possible
examples), using Auslan signs to support communication, ensure tubs of relevant resources are
available on shelves at child’s level to support child-initiated play extension etc.
Modelling the expectations of how we look after the materials we are given and talking to the children
about how it belongs to us.
Allowing the children to have full control and choice on how they interact with the space
Encouraging the children to get out the materials they want to use, giving them time to explore the
space
During the experience I would offer my own thoughts/perspective to help the children as to what we
could use in the experience
Nurture the children’s creativity in a group setting by constructing ideas as a group
Expressing and acknowledging the children’s ideas through saying thank you so they know it is
appreciated e.g. “Thank you for telling me your great idea”
Ask questions such as “Would you like to tell me about......?” to encourage the children to expand and
give them the opportunity to tell whatever they would like as well as giving them the choice to be able
to talk about it
Modelling the expectations of how we look after the materials we are given and talking to the children
about how it belongs to us.
COMPLETE AFTER IMPLEMENTATION
8. Document what you witnessed during implementation of the experience? (e.g. what did
the children do, what did you do, what did other educator do in this play if applicable, what was the children’s
reaction)

9. Reflection

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Evaluation after day 1 (e.g. equipment, learning, interactions, positioning, developmentally appropriate, WHS)

10. Photo of Play Experience

Original:

Play experience 2 – Indoor over multiple days

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 Students’ name: Sherin Subhan Setting:
Indoor
Date/s of implementation: Number of children play experience is
intended for: 3-5

Social Play Stage supported: Supports:

Solitary Creativity ☐
Parallel Imagination
Associative Dramatic Play
Cooperative
Name of experience: Library Dramatic Play Age group:
Experience 2-6 years
COMPLETE QUESTIONS 1 – 7 PRIOR TO IMPLEMENTING
1.Material/equipment/space required:
Make each child a pretend library card, library, books, library sign, lanyard, Library Open/Closed
Signs, Library Role Name Tags

2. Reason for chosen play experience (e.g. observed child’s interest, teacher initiated, community,
child development):
My experience plan was founded on children's observed interest in the library corner and
dramatic play.
For this experience I wanted to incorporate the child’s voice (their interest in playing ice cream
shop ), a teacher-initiated approach (introducing a new play space) and a play space that
allowed for child development (borrowing, fintion/non-fiction and public places, inside/outside
voices) to inspire them to learn.

3. Learning Goals: (what you hope the child/ren will achieve)

Helping to set up a pretend play library, so children use their imagination.
Dramatic play has many advantages, including teaching youngsters how to resolve conflicts and
assisting them in developing their creative problem-solving abilities alongside their peers.
Children are given the chance to act out their emotions, make decisions, and develop new
connections with themselves while exploring self-empowerment.
4. Which developmental domains does the play experience support? (identify a max of 2
domains)
This play experience supports Social development as the children will:
● shares, smiles and cooperates with peers
● develops independence and social skills they will use for learning and getting on with
others at preschool and school
This play experience supports Language development as the children will:
● speaks in sentences and use many different words
● answers simple questions and ask many questions
● tells stories
● takes part in conversations
● will assert self with words
5. What is/are the Learning Outcome(s) applicable to this play experience? (identify a max
of 2 domains)
LO 4: Children are confident and involved learners
Outcome 4.1.2 Children are curious and enthusiastic participants in their learning

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 6. Which National Quality Standard/s relates to this play experience?
Quality Area 1 Educational program and practice
Standard 1.2 Practice
Element 1.2.1 Intentional teaching: Educators are deliberate, purposeful, and thoughtful in their
important for children to decisions and actions.
7. Detail the strategies you will use to promote learning, development and children’s
agency e.g. encouraging the child by acknowledging efforts, asking open-ended questions
(provide possible examples), using Auslan signs to support communication, ensure tubs of
relevant resources are available on shelves at child’s level to support child-initiated play
extension etc.
Modeling the expectations of how we look after the materials we are given and talking to the
children about how it belongs to us.
Allowing the children to have full control and choice on how they interact with the space
Encouraging the children to get out the materials they want to use, and giving them time to
explore the space
During the experience I would offer my own thoughts/perspective to help the children as to what
we could use in the experience
Role modeling sharing and pursuing your own ideas to help the children see there is no
judgment or negative consequence that comes with sharing and pursuing your own ideas only
‘learning’.
Always ask children for their feedback on the activity, opinions on what could be improved, and
contributions for next time so that they are aware that their views and thoughts are important and
are taken into consideration.
Nurture the children’s creativity in a group setting by constructing ideas as a group
Expressing and acknowledging the children’s ideas through saying thank you so they know it is
appreciated e.g. “Thank you for telling me your great idea”
Ask questions such as “Would you like to tell me about......?” to encourage the children to
expand and give them the opportunity to tell whatever they would like as well as giving them the
choice to be able to talk about it
COMPLETE AFTER IMPLEMENTATION
8. Document what you witnessed during implementation of the experience? (e.g.
what did the children do, what did you do, what did other educator do in this play if applicable, what was
the children’s reaction)

9. Reflection
Evaluation after day 1 (e.g. equipment, learning, interactions, positioning, developmentally appropriate,
WHS)

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 10. Modifications made during/after day 1

11. Evaluation after day 2 (Include the discussion of the effectiveness of your planned experience
with the service supervisor and the feedback)

12. Photo of Play Experience

Original: Modification (where applicable ):

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 Play experience 3 – Creative outdoor for a group of children (5+)
MUST BE OBSERVED BY VU ASSESSOR
Students’ name: Sherin Subhan Setting:
Outdoor
Date/s of implementation: Number of children play experience is
intended for: 3-10

Social Play Stage supported: Supports:

Solitary Creativity ☐
Parallel Imagination
Associative Dramatic Play
Cooperative
Name of experience: Ice Cream Shop Age group:
2-6 years
COMPLETE QUESTIONS 1 – 7 PRIOR TO IMPLEMENTING
1.Material/equipment/space required:
Sandpit, sand, water, ice mold, pebbles, sticks, bark,

2. Reason for chosen play experience (e.g. observed child’s interest, teacher initiated, community,
child development):
My experience plan was founded on children's observed interest in dramatic play in regards to
an ice cream shop.
Children have shown an interest in play-acting in an ice cream shop multiple times near a raise
fence area.
For this experience I wanted to incorporate the child’s voice (their interest in playing ice cream
shop ), a teacher-initiated approach (introducing a new play space) and a play space that
allowed for child development (money, trading, maths/counting) to inspire them to learn
numeracy.
My experience plan was founded on children's observed interest in dramatic play in regards to
an ice cream shop.
Children have shown an interest in play-acting in an ice cream shop multiple times near a raise
fence area.
For this experience I wanted to incorporate the child’s voice (their interest in playing ice cream
3. Learning Goals: (what you hope the child/ren will achieve)
To foster the children’s social skills and the many aspects of development that comes with this
and extend on this through introducing many concepts such as numeracy skills, creativity, social
emotional learning and language and literacy development.

4. Which developmental domains does the play experience support? (identify a max of 2
domains)
Encourages the growth of social interaction skills as youngsters engage in social play with one
another and take on a variety of roles.
Through producing and presenting their ideas while using language and new phrases to
communicate with the other children engaged, such as "That will be $1.20 thank you," the
children are also expressing their creativity and developing their cognitive and linguistic abilities.
By taking on roles in social play and using this to communicate any underlying sentiments or
ideas they may have, also encourages emotional development.
Due to the children's involvement with a variety of resources and items of various sizes, this
holistically encompasses the development of fine motor skills.

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 5. What is/are the Learning Outcome(s) applicable to this play experience? (identify a max
of 2 outcomes)
To develop the children's social skills and all the associated developmental components,
and to build on this by presenting a wide range of ideas, including concepts like
creativity, social-emotional learning, and language and literacy development. to expand
on the children's existing social abilities by offering fresh ideas and a brand-new social play area
for them to discover.
6. Which National Quality Standard/s relates to this play experience?
Through this social play area, it is possible to introduce a variety of concepts, such as creative
expression, give the kids a choice and flexibility in the activity, help them recognize words and
letters through writing and visual cues, help them develop negotiation and collaboration skills,
and help them develop both receptive and expressive oral language as they interact with one
another and learn about their social relationships.

7. Detail the strategies you will use to promote learning, development and children’s
agency e.g. encouraging the child by acknowledging efforts, asking open-ended questions
(provide possible examples), using Auslan signs to support communication, ensure tubs of
relevant resources are available on shelves at child’s level to support child-initiated play
extension etc.
Asking the children what kinds of flavors ice cream we could make – encouraging the children to
make their own flavors of ice cream using the sand and ice mold.
Have materials readily available so children can choose from and are aware of what is available.
Allowing children to use the resources in their own way. Giving them the setup/resources and
allowing for open-ended interpretations and use
Asking the children questions to help with problem-solving e.g. “What can I use for....?” gives
them the option to think about what materials and equipment can be used and for them to be
able to identify the purpose of different objects and what objects have multiple uses.
Modeling the expectations of how we look after the materials we are given and talking to the
children about how it belongs to us
Allowing the children to have full control and choice on how they interact with the space
Encouraging the children to get out the materials they want to use, giving them time to explore
the room
e.g. using their favorite car or doll or costume as an addition to the space
Providing open-ended materials to incorporate and allowing the children to choose from the
equipment/resources to be used in the activity.
Asking the children for contributions e.g. what materials would you like me to bring out?
Asking the children what kinds of flavors ice cream we could make – encouraging the children to
make their own flavors of ice cream using the sand and ice mold.
Have materials readily available so children can choose from and are aware of what is available.
Allowing children to use the resources in their own way. Giving them the setup/resources and
allowing for open-ended interpretations and use
COMPLETE AFTER IMPLEMENTATION
8. Document what you witnessed during implementation of the experience? (e.g.
what did the children do, what did you do, what did other educator do in this play if applicable, what was
the children’s reaction)

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 9. Reflection
Evaluation after day 1 (e.g. equipment, learning, interactions, positioning, developmentally appropriate,
WHS)

10. Photo of Play Experience

Original:

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