Week commencing 15th March 2021 – Lindfield.
Welcome to our blog post.
This week our focus has been on Physical Development – Health and Self-Care.
We have been observing …
*Do the children show an awareness of bladder/bowel urges?
*Can they communicate their toileting needs?
*Can they drink from an open cup without spilling?
*Can they feed themselves and do they use cutlery effectively?
*Do they recognise danger and can they assess risk?
*Are they co-operative at dressing time or can they dress themselves?
*Can they wash their own hands effectively?
*Do they observe the effect of activity on their bodies?
*Can they make healthy food choices?
*Do they understand good practises with regard to eating, sleep, exercise and hygiene will contribute to good overall health?
We have offered many experiences and opportunities this week for the children to learn about ways in which to keep themselves healthy.
We have been exercising in the garden, chasing balls and running around.
Thank you to Giisele for bringing in some balls for us to play with.
We noticed that we feel hot after running around and sometimes we need to take our jumpers off to help us cool down.
Indoors, after a taxing tidy up time the children often come to tell us “I am hot” and ask “Can you take my jumper off?”
We have been encouraging them to take ownership over their own bodies and clothing, allowing and supporting them to make their own decisions.
We will help when arms get stuck inside out or back to front but it is so important to allow them be independent and to give them time to try.
Can your children manage their own clothing? Do they choose what they want to wear each day and dress themselves?
Hospital role play was set up in the lounge this week.