On Tuesday 11 June, Nurse Sandra visited Kindergarten to teach us all about hospitals and the wonderful work nurses do for those people in need. We learnt about some tools used by nurses and some of the duties that nurses are required to complete each day. Kindergarten enjoyed asking lots of questions. We even got to listen to our heartbeat using a Stethoscope!! Thank you to Nurse Sandra (Mrs Beckhaus' mother-in-law) for visiting us and giving us the knowledge and skills to look after Humpty Dumpty in hospital. 

Kindergarten has transformed into a play hospital in which the children are encouraged to explore. Already they have been using appropriate language, caring for others, and taking on the roles of receptionist, nurses/doctors, patients, cooks (in the cafeteria) and pharmacists.

It is important to remember that Play IS learning! Both structured and unstructured play is essential in a child's learning and development. It is an age appropriate pedagogy that allows for the development of social skills, develops oral language skills, and allows them to explore content and the curriculum in a comfortable and safe environment. Children learn through movement and the development of gross motor skills which are activated during play and inquiry. Play-based learning is so important to our development, learning and success, and we think we do this really well in Kindergarten!

Mrs Beckhaus
Kindergarten Teacher