Following up on Real Camping

Yesterday, we decided that the weather was fine enough to go ahead with lighting the fire pit. The wood was a bit damp but with Louise's expert fire skills, she soon had a good fire going! We sang songs while we waited for the fire to die down a bit, before toasting marshmallows. 

Children had to manage their impulsivity as they waited for their turn to toast a marshmallow under the watchful eye of parents and teachers. Children had the opportunity to take some responsible risks by placing logs on the fire and standing close to it with their marshmallows. Providing this type of activity allows for children to draw on past knowledge, in this case fire safety. They can devlop thoughts about consequences, a sense of what is appropriate and to manage impulsive behaviours.

For Riley, Ben and Eligh this wonderful experince at kindergarten also reinforced that teachers listen to and value children's ideas. They know they can trust us to follow through with plans that are made.

Thank you also to the parents that stayed and joined us for this wonderful morning. This reinforces and builds on whanaungatanga - building relationships through shared experiences and working together, which provides tamariki with a sense of belonging. This is what we treasure at Geraldine Kindergarten.