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Early Childhood Education and Care News
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July 27, 2021
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Kia ora, this week how to use popular culture as a springboard for learning also four fun ideas to keep the children in your service busy and warm over the cooler months of winter.
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Scaffolding learning with pop-culture
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Building curriculum on children's interests is an established practice in early childhood education, and with popular, fun and educational television programs winning the hearts and minds of children, it makes sense for educators to engage popular culture as a tool to promote learning opportunities.
Popular culture offers a valuable pathway for educators to implement a contextually relevant and meaningful curriculum in-light of contemporary childhood experiences.
This can include investigating themes such as social and emotional intelligence, taking responsibility for actions and developing a strong sense of belonging.
Episodes of New Zealand's Kiri and Lou or Australia's Bluey offer rich and relatable examples of these themes and connect culturally to the majority of young children.
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4 warming winter activity ideas
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On the coldest days of winter, it can be difficult to encourage children outside for exploration.
If you're looking to keep the children in your care, warm, engaged as well as wonderfully entertained indoors this chilly season, here are some great ways to keep their hands and minds busy without ever setting foot outside.
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