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Voice, Choice, Ownership

 


SORTING OUT
.... using students preferred ways of learning to demonstrate their knowledge, skills and values.

The Preschoolers have learned a lot about themselves and the different kinds of relationships during the Finding Out Stage in the unit on 'Who We Are'. 

This week, the Preschoolers started organising and putting all the information together. Using a four circle diagram, they compared the different relationships and personalities involved to maintain good relationships with others. 


They collaborated and shared ideas with each other.


They have also put together all information about themselves based on their own and other people's perspectives. Through the self-portrait, they will be able to share information about themselves to other people. 




 


This week, Preschoolers revisited their wonderings and answered the questions through a Role Play.




Next week, the Preschoolers will continue working on their 'Who We Are' mini-exhibition for January. 





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  1. Unknown10 December 2021 at 04:30

    What a cool unit! I'm really liking all the art and collaboration. Can't wait to see all the portraits! -Jess

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