Rubbish Truck Fun

This afternoon a small group of children took a real interest in watching the rubbish truck collect our rubbish bin and then carry on down the street and across the road to collect the line of rubbish bins from the supermarket.

Children commented on the number of rubbish bins that were on the side of the street, using their fingers to support their counting. 

"There is 5" Ivor commented while holding his hand up to indicate how many bins were across the road. This is great - he rawe tēnā! This is an example of early literacy skills being supported in play, where the children's interest in the rubbish truck supports their learning. 

Whanaungatanga/relationships were being developed in this small experience as children stood alongside each other, sharing their ideas and listening to others. This is great - he rawe tēnā!