Nature Play focus and use of loose parts Outdoor Learning Environment classed as ‘third teacher.’ Educating Community children classed as within their community to make change and develop policies. Recently had Messenger Newspaper come – ‘active protagonists,’ and take photos of the children and discuss the development of a Play on the Council Reserve across the road. ‘Nature Space,’ AREAS IDENTIFIED FOR IMPROVEMENT: Have recently developed a Kitchen Garden Area that we have just started to explore STEM and in developing dispositions for learning. Asking questions, witnessing changes and displaying respect for the environment and sustainability are big components of our philosophy. Expanding on this further not just within our Kindy but within the community is important. Standard/ Priority - Goal Or Outcome How Will We Get There? Success Measure Responsible Element Strategies and Actions Our evidence and data persons and L, M, H By When? 3.2.3 Modbury Kindergarten cares for M Networking with businesses and TTG Council Children making decisions about their Children, the environment and supports about services provided within the Kindy and own community. Involvement of children Families, children to become local community. and families in our Community Kitchen Educators each – environmentally responsible. Workshops around sustainability. Garden. Help water, plant and harvest. term continually Looking after Kindy pets, resources undertaking walks – Kindy environment. around local community and lots of opportunities to participate in Kitchen Garden. PROGRESS NOTES:
Nature Play focus and use of loose parts Outdoor Learning Environment classed as ‘third teacher.’ Educating Community – children classed as ‘active protagonists,’ within their community to make change and develop policies. Recently had Messenger Newspaper come and take photos of the children and discuss the development of a ‘Nature Play Space,’ on the Council Reserve across the road. AREAS IDENTIFIED FOR IMPROVEMENT: Have recently developed a Kitchen Garden Area that we have just started to explore STEM and in developing dispositions for learning. Asking questions, witnessing changes and displaying respect for the environment and sustainability are big components of our philosophy. Expanding on this further not just within our Kindy but within the community is important. Standard/ Element Priority - Goal Or Outcome L, M, H How Will We Get There? Strategies and Actions Success Measure Our evidence and data Responsible persons and By When? 3.2.3 Modbury Kindergarten cares for the environment and supports children to become environmentally responsible. M Networking with businesses and TTG Council about services provided within the Kindy and local community. Workshops around sustainability. Children making decisions about their own community. Involvement of children and families in our Community Kitchen Garden. Help water, plant and harvest. Looking after Kindy pets, resources – Kindy environment. Children, Families, Educators – each term continually undertaking walks around local community and lots of opportunities to participate in Kitchen Garden. PROGRESS NOTES:
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