On Monday, Emily, Isabella, Libby, Taneesha and Paige went to Dora the Explorer live on stage with family members. On Tuesday there was still lots of talk about Dora and their interest had esculated since the Dora show on Monday. I asked the girls if they would like to watch some Dora on the laptop. They were very excited and got their chairs ready around the table while I got the laptop and set it up. We looked through the lists of different videos on YouTube and the children took turns at choosing which one they wanted to watch. Sometimes they chose by looking at the photo labelled on the video, and other times I would read the title, 'Dora's ballet dancing' etc. The group grew, with Joshua and Cian eager to watch as well. It was a fun experience to have with the children, as it shows we value their interests and what they get up to outside of KIDSPACE. The use of technology is also a great learning tool for children, as they are exposed to different forms of communication and can watch as well as listen! Emily, Isabella and Jorja even knew the 'Dora the Explorer' theme song and were singing away to it.
"There is time for children to talk to interested teachers, and share special news" (Belonging, Te Whariki).
"The programme includes activities which emphasise watching and imitating" (Communication, Te Whariki).
Ainslee
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