Monday 18 May 2015

Taking Responsible Risks.


This afternoon a lot of our children began exploring the climbing frame, negotiating how to climb up the green curved ladder onto the red box and then over the wobbly swing bridge. As children began climbing they watch others in front of them to see how they could achieve the same goal getting to the top or the other side. 

With support from teachers children explored different ways they could get onto the boxes and then down again. A large mat was placed at the bottom of one of the boxes for the children to take a risk and jump off to get to the ground. The children started off needing help by having a hand held as they jumped until they gained enough confidence and the understanding of how to land that they could take a responsible risk and give it ago themselves. When things are difficult don’t give up, ka pakeke te haere kaua e hemo.

As they continued to climb and jump they watched and learned different techniques from each other (ako) some using language to support this process and others just listening to their ideas. 

Having fun climbing and jumping helps develop childrens, large motor skills, coordination and strengthens their bodies. Ko te korikori tinana he pai mō te hauora, Exercise helps us stay healthy.




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