Reddam ELS St Leonards
22nd September 2023
Dear Parents,
As the current term comes to a close, we would like to extend our gratitude for your continued support and trust in our school program. It has been a term filled with wonder, growth, and countless moments that have warmed our hearts.
Our youngest learners in Stage 1 have continued to inspire us with their curiosity, creativity, and boundless enthusiasm for discovering the community helpers around them. Throughout Term 3 Stage 2 classrooms have been vibrant spaces where beauty and learning have intertwined seamlessly.
One of the most heart-warming aspects of this term has been witnessing our children’s social and emotional development. They have formed deep connections with their peers and teachers, fostering an environment of trust and support. Our little learners have not only developed academically but have also embraced important life skills like kindness, empathy, and cooperation.
Our dedicated team of Teachers deserves special recognition for their tireless efforts. They have nurtured each child's unique potential and created a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment. Their passion for teaching and commitment to our children’s growth has been instrumental in making this term truly beautiful.
Stage 2/3 & 3R have blossomed with a plethora of creative activities and events within their Outer Space provocations. From art exhibitions to storytelling sessions, our children have showcased their talents and developed a love for the arts. These experiences have not only enriched their lives but also fostered a sense of community and togetherness.
Stages 3E and 3/4 learned about the beauties of Our Planet. From the depths of the ocean to the clouds in the sky and all the creatures in between. The children explored all the natural wonders. Throughout these experiences, the children have developed a sense of wonder and respect for the planet we call home.
Stage 4 have continued to develop their abilities in literacy and writing skills. Throughout their lessons, the children have developed their love for writing while advancing in their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
As we move forward, let us carry the beauty of Term 3 with us into the future. Let us continue to encourage curiosity, nurture creativity, and promote a love for learning in our young ones. Together, we are shaping the future generation of thinkers, dreamers, and doers.
We are excited to announce the start of our Vacation Care Program, which will run from the 25th of September to 6th of October 2023. Our vacation care program is designed to provide a safe, fun, and engaging environment for your child during the school break. We will have two special visits during this vacation care: a puppet show during week one and a musical theatre on week two. Please find the program attached.
We look forward to providing your child with a fun and enriching vacation care experience. Thank you for entrusting us with your child's care and education, and we wish you a wonderful and restful break.
Please find attached a list of important dates/events:
Public Holiday
Monday 2nd October, 2023
Christmas Concerts
Please find attached the dates and times that each of the Concerts will take place. Our Stage 4 concerts will be followed by a short Graduation ceremony.
The following dates have been allocated for each class group. Your class teacher will be in touch to confirm the time of your child's concert and advise of any Christmas concert costumes.
Stage 1 - Monday – 04/12/2023
1R (Miss Amanda's class)
1E (Miss Natalie’s class)
1D (Miss Pamela’s class)
Stage 2 - Tuesday - 05/12/2023
2R (Miss Malini's class)
2E (Miss Maddie's class)
Stage 2/3 & 3R - Wednesday - 06/12/2023
2/3 (Miss Gabby's Class)
3R (Miss Gabby's Class)
Stage 3E and 3/4 - Thursday - 07/12/2023
3E (Miss Carolina’s Class)
3/4 (Miss Emily Chacon’s Class)
Stage 4 - Friday - 08/12/2023 (Concert & Graduation)
4R (Miss Riina’s Class )
4E Miss Emily B’s Class)
4D (Miss Sarah's Class)
School Photos
We are excited to inform you that our annual school photo day is just around the corner! Capture those precious moments and cherish the memories as your child progresses through another school year. You will receive detailed information about the photoshoot and class photos in advance by your core teacher. Please find further information and sample photos in our foyer downstairs and the piazza upstairs.
Stage 4R
Little People, Big Dreams: Stevie Wonder by Ms Riina Andrews
As a little boy, Little Stevie learnt about rhythm in the kitchen, banging on pots and pans. Soon, he was playing his uncle’s harmonica and a neighbour’s old piano and by the age of 11, he signed his first music contract with Motown. With a bright smile and infectious optimism, he became an icon, making music that people could believe in and sing along to.
This story about Stevie inspired the children to create their own keyboard out of paper and glue! Using a real keyboard as inspiration, each child made their own artwork according to their
ideas and inspiration. We also practised on a real keyboard and using the skills that we were taught during our Tuesday keyboard lessons with Alan, we were able to practise over and over again. We also listened to some Stevie Wonder songs and decided that we liked “I just called to say I love you” and wish to sing that song at the Christmas Concert.
At the drawing table, we decided to draw a portrait of Stevie Wonder. Using oil pastels to complete our Little People, Big Dreams provocation we looked at a picture before drawing it in pencil, tracing over our pencil lines with black marker and then colouring it in. Over the past four weeks our observational drawing skills have developed well and we are getting much better at it!
The final experience this week was trying our hand at writing music notes. Using flash cards with musical notes on them, we sat at the whiteboard table with whiteboard markers and chose a card. We then looked at the music notes on the card and copied it with our best hand writing! Next week we start two weeks of Vacation Care and therefore school uniform is not required. We have some very fun shows coming up during the holiday program that should not be missed!
Exploring Diversity and Cultures Reflection by Ms Emily Brazel
As we are drawn to the end of Term Three, it is time to reflect on the term we have had with the children. This term the children have been developing new skills and making new discoveries whilst exploring with their teachers and peers in the term’s provocation; “exploring diversity and cultures”
It was a very exciting and busy Term Three. All the children showed excitement and eagerness to learn everything they could about their own country and culture, their peers and the Aboriginal community. This week we reflected on the last 9 weeks and what each child had learnt. Here is what they enjoyed most:
Mark- “I learnt about the different countries and where people come from”
Milo- “I learnt about the red words”
Annabelle B- “Different people have different skin colour but we are the same”
Annabelle S- “I learnt about the different cultures”
Keith- “Aboriginal people are the traditional owners of the land”
Lucas- “I learnt about where I come from”
Ashton- “i learnt about my background and flags”
Leo- “I learnt how to write my name in Chinese”
Caelie- “I learnt how to make dumplings”
Alaya- “I learnt about foods from different countries”
Elijah- “I learnt about different countries”
Samuel- I learnt that some people live in different houses to me”
Spruha- “In India we celebrate Diwilli”
Jay- “The Aboriginal people use symbols to make stores”
Jake- “I learnt that I am from Malaysia”
Tristan- “We live on Cammeraygal land”
Lucian- "Making patterns with the crystals”
Peta-I learnt how to make Henna drawings”
Tyler- “I liked learning how to draw buildings”
James Wong- “I liked making Aboriginal symbols”
James Warmerdam- “I learnt about different cultures”
Zac- “I liked making Mandalas”
Valentina- “I liked drawing Parliament House”
Wesley- “Aboriginal people go hunting for food”
Amelia- “I learnt how to write my name in Mandarin”
Practising our writing
This week Stage Four was given a variety of Aboriginal symbols to develop their writing skills and pencil grip. Each child had the opportunity to practise their fine motor skills by writing these words on the whiteboard. It was great to see the children use the different symbols to make stories. Well done Stage Four. Beautiful writing!
Economic Sustainability by Ms Sarah Ross
This week the children continued their exploration of economic sustainability through an investigation of money and its uses and the concepts of ‘needs and wants’. This began with an exploration of the value of money through socio-dramatic play where the children ran a flower shop. During their play, the children negotiated roles including becoming customers, shop owners, and cashiers. The children spent time exchanging money for flowers and the cashiers dutifully calculated the costs and change to be returned to the customer.
During our morning group the children spent time discussing the difference between a ‘need’ and a ‘want’. As a class we described a need as being something we must have to survive such as water, healthy food, housing, and medicine. We described a want as something that we would love to have but is not necessary to live a healthy life. Next, the children were invited to sort items into ‘wants and needs’. As the children sorted the items, they told their peers the name of the item and why they think it should be placed into the relevant category.
As an extension of the children’s interest in money during their flower shop play the children were presented with real money from different currencies from around the world including Japan, Nepal, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, America, and Australia. The children were intrigued to discover that money looks different and is made from different materials depending on where it comes from. We extended our discussion to explore what we use money for and wonder what would happen if we spent all our money on things we do not need.
Afterward, the children were invited to investigate the coins further through an art experience where the children used crayons and paper to create imprints of the coins by rubbing the crayon over their paper with the coins underneath. This was an excellent fine motor challenge that required great focus and determination as they had to ensure the coin stayed in place while rubbing with the crayon.
Our learning provocation on Sustainability has been an excellent exploration where the children discovered new ideas, ways of thinking, and being and engaged in deep critical thinking and reflection on how they interact with the world around them and those who inhabit it. Throughout the term, we have considered sustainability in all its forms including environmental, social, and economic. This approach has seen the children engage with concepts of social justice, fairness, sharing, democracy, and citizenship.
Next term we look forward to celebrating your child’s final term of early learning and continuing to support them in their transition to primary school in the new year!
Stage 3/4
Our Planet: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle by Ms Emily Chacon
“The truth is: the natural world is changing. And we are totally dependent on that world. It provides our food, water and air. It is the most precious thing we have and we need to defend it.”
- Sir David AttenboroughFor our final week of term, the children explored ways that we could look after our earth to ensure a better future.
After some research and brainstorming the children came up with these simple ways to be kinder to our planet:
- Don’t waste water
- Catch the train or walk instead of driving the car
- Turn the lights off when not using
- Plant more trees
- Don’t waste paper
- Clean the beaches/ocean
- Throw your rubbish in the bin
- Reduce, reuse & recycle!
Across the week we continued to create ways that we can be more vigilant about the rubbish we create and incorporated that into our art! Families brought in their recyclables from home and the children got busy creating something new! This activity was a huge hit, and the children came up with amazing new objects. It was amazing to see the children’s free flow of ideas as they constructed their items. The children had complete freedom with glue sticks, sticky tape, pens, paints, and a mountain of recyclables.
Benjamin – skateboard
Harrison – race car
Raadhya – musical instrument
Felix – train
Gemma – helicopter
Madeleine – plane
Charlie – fire truck
Isabella – snail
We continued through the children’s interests by creating a beach scene that had lots of rubbish. The children were encouraged to use the tweezers to pick up each piece of rubbish and place it into the small bins provided. This activity encouraged the children’s fine motor skills as well as participating in small world play.
Small world play is vital in supporting children to explore and experiment within their play to help them gain the ability to solve problems, apply knowledge to individual situations, begin to understand their impact on those around them, and unlock their creative side.
Continuing our learning journey, the children were once again encouraged to think about ways that we can contribute as a society to a better future. We researched an explorer named Sir David Attenborough, who has dedicated his life to keeping our environment and its creatures safe. He
promotes being resourceful and minimising our impact on the environment. To continue in his work, the children were encouraged to create their own poster that will motivate people to reduce, reuse, recycle, or even just take care of our planet!
The children thought of what they wanted to promote and wrote it down with the help of their teacher. Once done the children draw a corresponding image to catch people's eyes and sponsor sustainability!
Stage 3E
Polar Bears & Penguins by Ms Carolina Machado
This week’s provocation addressed Icy Waters talking about Polar Bears & Penguins!
The children could explore more about penguins during our group times contributing to our Mind Map where Chloe said, “penguins can waddle”, Ronan completed saying “they are small and black and white”. Aydin said penguins don’t get cold as they have “a warm body to keep them dry” and Liam completed saying “they have fish for dinner!”
By observing photos of Polar Bears, Ryan contributed to the mind map by saying “they can swim” as Sienna observed that “they have big paws” as Miss Laura completed “they are not friendly!”. Our
mind map was divided into three parts: can, have and are. This way, the children are learning how to divide the subject into three categories.
Artwork – Polar Bear painting & Penguin collage
At the start of the week, the children could choose if they would like to paint a polar bear or make a penguin collage. Using a paper roll as their brush, they painted the polar bear as a big circle and finished it up sticking the ears and drawing the eyes, nose and mouth.
The penguin shapes were collectively decided and with a little help of Miss Carolina, Amy & Laura, the children designed their own penguins following strictly their body colour – black and white.
Literacy – Polar bear paws
The children could explore the polar bear spelling which was found in the snow. The children followed the Polar Bear name tag to spell it using the Polar Bear paws.
Sensory – Design a den
Observing photos of Polar Bears, the children decided to create their own den for Polar Bears. Having different resources available such as paper cups, paper rolls, scissors, textas, crayons, popsicles, glue, the children were invited to design their own den for Polar Bears.
Numeracy – Hungry Penguin
The children went fishing to feed the “Hungry Penguin” which was our afternoon activity. The children were invited to fish using kitchen tongs and in between the fishes, they had corals, sharks, whales, and turtles that they needed to escape to ensure the penguin was only eating fish!
Our learning provocation was embraced by the books “Together” by Charles Fuge and “Nabil Steals a Penguin” by Nishani Reed and Jussina Bianda.
Next week, the last one of Term 3, we will explore Mermaids and their magical universe!
Wishing you a wonderful weekend ahead!
As we bid farewell to Term 3, it's time to reflect on the incredible journey we embarked upon together, exploring the vast wonders of outer space. Our exploration of the cosmos has been an aweinspiring adventure filled with curiosity, learning, and imaginative exploration.
Stage 2/3 & 3R
Term 3 Reflection by Ms Gabriela Guimarães
At the start of the term, we gazed up at the night sky, wondering about the twinkling stars that adorn it. Our young explorers quickly embraced the idea that they could be little astronomers, discovering constellations and star patterns. The excitement in their eyes was palpable.
Learning about rockets and space travel was a highlight. The joy of crafting and launching paper rockets, complete with countdowns and liftoffs, was a memorable experience. This journey into the realm of space exploration ignited their imaginations and dreams.
Term 3 allowed us to journey to distant planets in our own classroom. The children immersed themselves in planet-themed activities, crafting their own miniature solar systems and sharing facts about each planet. It was fascinating to see their growing knowledge of our solar system.
Our experiments with moon craters, created using flour and cocoa powder, gave us a taste of what it might be like to walk on the moon's surface. The children's inquisitiveness about space travel and the moon's mysteries knew no bounds.
The children's creativity soared as they painted their own visions of the cosmos. The splashes of colour, stars, and galaxies on their canvases showcased their unique perspectives on outer space. It was a reminder that creativity knows no boundaries.
Term 3's exploration of outer space has left an indelible mark on our young adventurers. Their curiosity continues to grow, and their dreams of becoming astronauts, scientists, or stargazers are ignited. We will carry this sense of wonder into the future as we explore new horizons in Term 4.
Thank you for your support and encouragement throughout this journey. We look forward to even more discoveries and adventures in the coming term. The cosmos is vast, and there is always more to explore and learn together.
Here's to the limitless possibilities of imagination, knowledge, and dreams that await us in the great unknown of Term 4 and beyond.
With starry-eyed wonder!
Stage 2E
This week we came to the end of our third term, and what a busy term it has been! We have looked at eight incredible stories from around the world, and each one has inspired us with so many opportunities for learning. This week was all about reflecting on what the children had achieved
Fairytales and Folklore by Ms Madeleine Grant
during the past eight weeks, and using these new skills as the building blocks as we begin planning for our last term together as Stage 2E.
In our daily group times, we have been reflecting on the stories we have studied and the children's favourite memories of the term. Our discussion times are becoming a favourite part of the day, as the children are building their confidence in speaking up in front of the class and making meaningful contributions to the conversation.
"I like Jack and the Beanstalk" - Bianca
"I like Elsa and Let it Go" - Olive
"I like Cinderella pumpkins" - Kyle
"I like the Rainbow snake" - Bennett
"I like counting like 1, 2,3, 4..." - Aurora
Beanstalk Paintings
Our final art activity was inspired by the children's new favourite story - Jack and the Beanstalk! They sat in pairs at the art table and were given paper straws and a range of green paints. We placed a bean-sized amount at the bottom of the page and asked them to blow through the straw to blow the paint upwards. This is quite a tricky exercise for little mouths to so but is a great way to utilise the facial and oral muscles needed for refined speech. As they blew the paint along, it created a windy path like a beanstalk! We continued to add more shades of green until their beanstalk had grown up to the top of their page. Once the paintings were dry we cut them out and arranged them around the column in the classroom, like a winding beanstalk reaching up to the giant's castle in the sky!
Housekeeping
With the unpredictable weather we have seen this week, please make sure children come to school with clothing options for both hot and cold weather. We will continue to ensure the children are dressed weather-appropriately, whatever the weather may be! Please also make sure all clothes, water bottles, and other personal items are clearly labelled and taken home at the end of each week.
Stage 2R
It is with great pleasure we reflect on the enriching experiences of Stage 2R as they revisited their exploration of "Transportation" during this week.
Splish Splash Fun:
Splash, Vroom and Zoom by Ms Malini Joseph
Children enthusiastically delved into various facets of transportation. Among the activities, car washing, hands-on experiences with diggers and constructing intricate cities and number roads were most popular. Children have been making quite a splash this week enjoying water play which was incorporated considering the hot weather and our learning about “Transportation”
Vrooming into our imagination:
Children were invited to embark on the vrooming journey into their imagination with pretend play racing cars on number tracks and explored the sand play with trucks and diggers.
Zooming into the Cosmic mission:
It was treat to their tactile sense zooming to the outer space with slime sensory bin. Children used twisters to complete a cosmic mission collecting stars and planets. It was our sheer delight to witness the sparkling eyes lit with excitement and curiosity.
Creative Expression:
Creativity flourished as our young artists explored the intricate patterns formed by car tracks. The children also continued to develop their artistic talents with spray painting, leading to the creation of multi-layered paintings, where artistry met fine motor skill development.
Puzzles and Critical Thinking:
We revisited our learning on emergency services, including discussions around what we can see inside a fire truck, police car and ambulance. We further looked at the number patterns on lock and key toy, and with meticulous examinations of images to identify the equipment used by the critical services. Our students expertly applied the knowledge they have been cultivating throughout this term, demonstrating their aptitude for tasks involving pattern creation and puzzle-solving, enhancing their critical thinking skills.
Pattern Recognition:
To further nurture children’s keen interest in pattern recognition, they were encouraged to embark on an exciting journey of creating the hungry caterpillar pattern making using colourful pom poms. We began with two-colour combination as their confidence grew, children advanced to three-colour patterns. Through this play experience, children sharpened their cognitive abilities and enhanced their creative expression through pattern design. It was our great pleasure to observe the enthusiasm and passion children demonstrated towards their learning journey.
We extend our warmest wishes for a restful weekend!
Sand Foam Construction Sensory Play by Ms
Pamela Dela Cruz"Children learn as they play; most importantly, in play, children learn how to learn." - Dr.
Fred DonaldsonThis week Stage 1D turn into a little construction workers again for our reflection week. Since everyone has been enjoying our sand pit lately, we decided to create a construction-themed sensory bin for them to explore. They all loved the idea of adding sand foam to the bin because of its cool texture it's light and airy like whipped cream! and the fact that they used it in their play pretending it was cement.
Children had so much fun pushing their vehicle around and running them around as they used the sand foam in their pretend play. The children both showcase and develop their fine motor skills including dumping, filling, and scooping the sand foam using the construction trucks.
The next task was washing the truck. Everybody had the chance to enjoy this water sensory activity, and while they were doing it, we talked to them about the value of cleanliness and how toys get dirty and need to be washed much like our bodies do to stay free of germs and dirt. The children enjoyed washing their truck and seeing how shiny and clean it became.
Sensory play like the following are not only an awesome hands on fun activity but also a learning opportunity for young children as they explore and discover more about the world through their senses. By experiencing sensory play, Stage 1D was encourage to learn through exploration, curiosity, problem solving and creativity. It also helps to build nerve connections in their brain and encourages the development of language.
Wishing you all have a wonderful weekend!
Celebrating Growth by Miss Natalie Bartolotto
We reached the end of term 3 and what a great term it has been in our stage 1E class. It has been an exciting and productive time as we've continued to nurture our children's development. We took the time this week to focus on the children’s fine motor and gross motor skills.
Fine motor skills are the foundation for many everyday activities. Our little ones have been busy enhancing their fine motor skills through a variety of fun and engaging activities.
The children have explored their artistic side by using their tiny fingers to create colourful masterpieces while drawing with crayons. This not only fosters creativity but also refines their handeye coordination and finger dexterity.
The children were also introduced to a new stacking game. Stacking games challenge our children to think critically and plan their actions. They learn about cause and effect as they see how their choices impact the stability and height of their structures.
During our outdoor play this week we focused on strengthening our gross motor skills while playing in the obstacle course set up by Miss Natalie. Gross motor skills are equally vital as they lay the groundwork for activities like running, jumping, and playing sports.
The children have enjoyed navigating through mini obstacle courses. These activities help improve balance, coordination, and spatial awareness. We've spent plenty of time in our outdoor play area, where the children have had the chance to run, jump, and climb, all of which enhance their gross motor skills.
Thank you for entrusting us with the privilege of guiding your child's early learning journey. We look forward to celebrating more achievements during Term 4.
Reflections of Me by Ms Amanda Felton
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Encouraging a child means that one or more of the following critical life messages are coming through, either by word or by action: I believe in you, I trust you, I know you can handle this, you are listened to, you are cared for, you are very important to me.” -
Barbara ColorosoThis week we encouraged the children’s self-help skills as well as inspiring creativity and promoting exploration.
As it was a warm week, we took the opportunity to stimulate self-help skills by creating a bath scenario. The children were encouraged to come and wash the baby dolls in the soapy water. They responded with big smiles and even bigger splashes!
It was amazing to see the children reacting with such kind and gentle hands, turning the babies, and softly washing their bodies. Throughout this activity the aim was to encourage the children to further develop their level of care, empathy, and respect towards others. Helping young children develop a strong sense of empathy is beneficial because it helps them to build a sense of security and stronger relationships with other children and educators.
To further explore our senses the children were taken one by one to a light box. Each child was then encouraged to crawl inside and look at all the twinkling lights! This activity promoted fine motor development, as well as creativity and hand-eye coordination.
Light play follows a child-centred approach to learning and places the child in the heart of their learning experience. This assists in developing the children’s communicative and social skills by encouraging them to take initiative within their learning and lead their own play.
Drama
This week in the Nest and Fledgling was all about the weather and seasons.
Drama by Ms Laura Hudson
We started by looking at some pictures of a sunny day and saw how the rain turned it into a scary storm. We continued with pictures showing the different seasons and their temperatures. Once we’d established how all the seasons flow into the next, we got up and walked through them.
We started in autumn, walking and crunching old, dried leaves beneath our feet. Then onto winter, splashing in big puddles and putting up our umbrellas when it started to rain. For spring we picked beautiful flowers and put them all together (they smelt amazing!) Then we all flew as butterflies, finding a big flower petal to land on.
Before we went to summer, we stopped to have a yummy snack, we ate watermelon, apple, banana, an ice block and had a cool glass of apple juice to help with the summer heat. Then finally we ran down the beach to the water and jumped in, swimming as fast as we could before getting out and shaking all over to get the water off.
Augie was very enthusiastic as always, and Olive jumped super high to make big splashes in the puddles!
For the older children we looked at characters.
We discussed our favourite characters, with Moana, Elsa, Spiderman, Captain America, Power Rangers, the Ninja Turtles, Mario and Bowser being the most common answers. We discussed a little what makes the good guys good, and the bad guys evil. We even look at our own shoes to see what type of character might wear those shoes - sparkly shoes are for fairies, rainbow shoes for rainbow men, white trainers are for professional soccer players, black and red shoes are for Spiderman.
We played a version of musical statues with shoes, where everyone put one shoe around the space and when the music I played stopped, they had to quickly grab one. Of course, with one less shoe every time. Some of us also played a shoe seeking game, where I gave a random shoe to everyone with their eyes closed, and they had to track down the owner and return it. We could see how our clothing is specific to each individual person, just as it is specific to each character in a story. Franko and Kaisen were super quick to give the shoes back to their owners.
We created a few different characters with costume, using fairy or butterfly wings, masks, dresses, glasses, hats, sparkly jackets and unicorn hats before we had a showdown between the good guys and bad guys. Waving our ribbons at each other we cast spells, shot laser beams and fought with swords. Mattias was a super strong Power Ranger and fought many opponents with his ribbon.
It was a great lesson to discuss how we can easily become new characters with costume, and by changing the way we talk, walk and act.
Thanks for another wonderful term of Drama, looking forward to Term 4 already!
Yoga
Yoga by Ms Allanis VasconcelosThroughout this week we practiced various asanas (yoga poses) with the goal of cultivating patience, focus, and respect among classmates, as well as improving cognitive skills such as balance and motor coordination. We engaged in imitating animal positions and sounds, and imagined different environments with their colors and smells.
Stages 1 and 2: In a playful scenario of being in a boat, we focused on enhancing our balance, imagination, and concentration by transforming into different sea creatures. Through breathing exercises, we also worked on our focus and found relief from anxiety. Additionally, we sang delightful
songs to help us recognize body parts, such as "Head, Shoulders, Knees & Toes," which allowed us to practice for example the Paschimottanasana, a seated forward bend yoga pose.
Stages 3 and 4: We explored our emotions, both happy and sad, and encouraged one another to lend support. Along with the asanas (yoga poses), we incorporated nature elements, such as creating a rainbow using sun and rain, animal poses, and various breathing exercises to enhance anxiety management and focus.
Through these practices, our aim is to improve attention, self- awareness, teamwork, and overall cognitive skills, while providing enjoyable yoga classes that promote mental and physical activity. I am looking forward to celebrating the achievements of the upcoming week. Namaste.
Piano
