This week we explored one of our lines of inquiry; ways we move. We also continued to think about the concept of form to describe what different movements are like. We reflected on our playscape exploration last week, thinking about the different movements we made when moving over the equipment. The children made a class book, with each child contributing a page about their movements. Click through the slideshow below to read our book!
We also had a special visit from a yoga teacher who worked with the children to try new ways of moving their bodies. The children made movements for each letter of the alphabet, making connections to their learning of the alphabet and the associated sounds of each letter. Some children even created their own movements, demonstrating their creativity and application of shape and space. Have a look at K1 in action.
Student Voice
Reika - 'I looooooooooooove yoga!'
Leya - 'I'm so sweaty now from exercising.'
Ceyone - 'I was a risk taker. I tried something new.'
Reika - 'I looooooooooooove yoga!'
Leya - 'I'm so sweaty now from exercising.'
Ceyone - 'I was a risk taker. I tried something new.'
Later, we talked about our experiences of doing yoga and how we moved our bodies. Many of the children said they would like to do it again! In number work, we made a class graph of our favourite poses and then talked about which poses had more people liking them and which poses had less, connecting our work on more and less with data handling.
With our effort to develop independence in our students, we encourage them to complete routines and tasks, such as tidying up, packing their bags and getting ready, on their own or with teamwork for bigger tasks. It was interesting watching the students put their socks and shoes back on after yoga this week and to see them help each other with this task that was challenging to some. The children should be commended for the help and cooperation that they showed towards each other, and often display throughout the day.