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Birth To 5 Matters

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PSED SS EE R5 R6

Involve parents in their children’s learning and learn about each child’s home culture from them. Plan regular opportunities for children to talk to their small group about something they are interested in or have done. Include mirrors and photographs of the children and their families and friends in the environment. Reflect children’s socio-cultural and ethnicContinue reading “PSED SS EE R5 R6”

Posted byRosalind Orchard24 March 2021Posted inUncategorised

PSED SS PR R5 R6

Celebrate each child’s uniqueness by openly talking with them about their individual characteristics and their similarities and differences with others in a positive way. Value difference through showing genuine  interest in and valuing all children’s contributions through listening carefully and providing opportunities for children to be fully themselves. Offer extra support to children in newContinue reading “PSED SS PR R5 R6”

Posted byRosalind Orchard24 March 2021Posted inUncategorised

PSED SS UC R6

Recognises that they belong to different communities and social groups and communicates freely about own home and community Is more aware of their relationships to particular social groups and sensitive to prejudice and discrimination Shows confidence in speaking to others about their own needs, wants, interests and opinions in familiar group Can describe their competencies,Continue reading “PSED SS UC R6”

Posted byRosalind Orchard24 March 2021Posted inUncategorised

PSED SS UC R5

Is becoming more aware of the similarities and differences between themselves and others in more detailed ways and identifies themself  in relation to social groups and to their peers Is sensitive to others’ messages of appreciation or criticism Enjoys a sense of belonging through being involved in daily tasks Is aware of being evaluated byContinue reading “PSED SS UC R5”

Posted byRosalind Orchard24 March 2021Posted inUncategorised

PSED SS EE R3 R4

Create displays and albums of photographs of the children and the activities they have participated in. Encourage children to take their own photographs within the setting. Displays, equipment and resources are reflective of the children’s linguistic social and cultural backgrounds and those of the wider community, so there are items that are familiar to eachContinue reading “PSED SS EE R3 R4”

Posted byRosalind Orchard24 March 2021Posted inUncategorised

PSED SS PR R3 R4

Use play and stories to positively support toddlers’ understanding of their physical selves and social identities. Share toddlers’ pleasure when they do something for themselves and celebrate by sharing with others such as parents, other children or practitioners. Recognise a child’s growing sense of agency and respect their attempts to gain independence by giving timeContinue reading “PSED SS PR R3 R4”

Posted byRosalind Orchard24 March 2021Posted inUncategorised

PSED SS UC R4

Knows their own name, their preferences and interests and is becoming aware of their unique abilities Is developing an understanding of and interest in differences of gender, ethnicity and ability Shows a sense of autonomy through asserting their ideas and preferences and making choices and decisions Experiments with their own and other people’s views ofContinue reading “PSED SS UC R4”

Posted byRosalind Orchard24 March 202124 March 2021Posted inUncategorised

PSED SS UC R3

Is aware of and interested in their own and others’ physical characteristics, pointing to and naming features such as noses, hair and eyes Experiments with what their bodies can do through setting themselves physical challenges, e.g. pulling a large truck upstairs Begins to use me, you and I in their talk and to show awarenessContinue reading “PSED SS UC R3”

Posted byRosalind Orchard24 March 2021Posted inUncategorised

PSED SS EE R1 R2

Allow for flexibility within practice so that the routines you follow offer continuity between home and setting. Learn from parents/carers about each baby’s family culture, traditions and languages. Share knowledge about each child’s language(s) by making a poster or book of greetings and key phrases to use Provide comfortable areas where parents, practitioners and youngContinue reading “PSED SS EE R1 R2”

Posted byRosalind Orchard24 March 2021Posted inUncategorised

PSED SS PR R1 R2

Engage in attentive, uninterrupted play with babies when they are alert and ready. Provide many opportunities for babies to explore how their bodies move by giving them free play time on the firm surface of the floor. To support their sense of agency and autonomy, only put babies into positions that they can get intoContinue reading “PSED SS PR R1 R2”

Posted byRosalind Orchard24 March 2021Posted inUncategorised

PSED SS UC R2

Responds to their own name and enjoys finding own nose, eyes or tummy as part of interactive games Shows an interest in their reflection in a mirror, although may not yet realise that the reflection is them Shows separation anxiety as they become more aware of themselves as separate individuals Shows an emerging autonomy throughContinue reading “PSED SS UC R2”

Posted byRosalind Orchard24 March 2021Posted inUncategorised

PSED SS UC R1

Learns about their physical self through exploratory play with their hands and feet and movement Is becoming aware of self as they imitate sounds and expressions that are mirrored back to them by close adults: Laughing and gurgling during physical interactions Shows awareness of being a separate individual through initiating contact with others using voice,Continue reading “PSED SS UC R1”

Posted byRosalind Orchard24 March 2021Posted inUncategorised

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