TJ delivers sand to top up our sandpit......

There are no shortage of helpers as Eddie, Liam, Alex and friends load up the wheel barrows and transfer the sand from the trailer to the sandpit. The ramp at times proved a challenge, but kiwi ingenuity came to the fore and they managed to find their own solutions. Thank you for all your hard work! Our sandpit looks impressive now.

Information and Communication Technology (ICT) - News Time

The thoughtful and meaningful use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in early childhood education services can support children "to grow up as competent and confident learners and communicators, healthy in mind, body, and spirit, secure in their sense of belonging and in the knowledge that they make a valued contribution to society".

Reference:

Ministry of Education. (2009). Kei Tua o te Pae. Assessment for Learning: Early Childhood Exemplars. Wellington: Learning Media Limited  

9 February 2011

Ann received an email from Alex's mum with photos of his trip to Sheep World and we printed them off for him to share his story at News Time. Alex helped Mandy to laminate them.

Later, during News Time, Mandy recorded Alex's news while Ann asked questions. Alex and friends were exposed to so many different areas of technology throughout this experience. Here is Alex's news time:

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Please add your thoughts in the comments box below and share your ideas of ways by which we can increase your children's experiences using ICT.

Thank you to Alex's mum for this experience.

Annie and Mandy's Trip to Christchurch

We're back! What a busy week we had in Christchurch, full of learning and experiences that we are both keen to share with you all. Stay tuned for our photos and stories of our very shaky trip: