Room 25 2018

We have had an awesome first few days at school. The children have been enjoying exploring their new classroom and trying out new materials. There has been lots of creative play, lots of great discussion happening and lots of relationship building going on. Please note- I will only display photos of your child on this blog if you have signed the green photo disclosure form. If you want to change your response at any time, let me know :)

We are swimming tomorrow- Friday 2nd February Please make sure your child brings: - togs and a towel - a plastic bag to keep them in - clothes that they can take off and put on easily by themselves

In 2018, Room 25 will be a play based learning classroom. Play is an essential part of a child’s social, emotional, physical and cognitive development. It allows them to test ideas, work through uncertainties, explore social interactions  and make sense of the world around them.  Play has no predetermined outcome or time limit.  It is not about an end product but about a process.  It’s the exploration of ideas that is crucial.  Play is children’s work. It can be argued that children today have fewer opportunities to play and be active than in the past.  There is less time spent exploring the natural world, less time ‘doing their own thing,’ fewer opportunities to take risks and problem solve.  There is more time in supervised, protected and confining activities that put boundaries on learning and creativity. In a play based classroom, play is an essential part of the school day. Your child will have opportunities to choose their own activities and follow their curiosities. Teach