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Allow them to listen to a song that exposes them to various
sounds heard about the environment on a day to day basis. For
At this stage they are gaining example, the siren means the police car are in pursuit- police
a deeper understanding of the officers protect us, that is their role in the community, etc.
world around them. Help
foster this development by Teach them that the cry of the squirrel signals danger is near so
explaining to them how the that the rest of the pack can hide to keep safe, that’s their role in
world works.
the environment. Each form of life plays a significant role in the
natural world; from sea sponges and barnacles to birds and
reptiles. By knowing our place, we can contribute positively to
the natural flow of life.
Citizenship:

By introducing them to new topics, new strategies, etc., you are
preparing their awareness, thus vocabularies—whether they can
Acquired during all area articulate it now or not, they are making the connections.
domains
of
play
and
development
Language:

Social Skills:

Step Inside: how do you imagine it would feel if you were a
horse grazing?

Collaborative play, turntaking, promoting patience, The theme of the month is a fantastic opportunity for children to
empathy,
and
an express their understanding of the world through the arts.
understanding of empathy for
Music, drama, crafts, media and multi-sensory activities are
the animal kingdom
highly encouraged daily.
Remember to allow children to develop their own ideas and
representations.
They can create habitas, animals, p