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Early Childhood Education and Care News
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September 7, 2021
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Kia ora, this week how to offer plenty of opportunities for risky play without the hazards, also making the most of the learning opportunities presented by the return of the butterflies.
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Making risky play less risky
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We all know that allowing children to take risks when playing, such as in a wild play setting, is an excellent way to build skills, resilience, an understanding of their own limitations and self-confidence.
But it's also our job to keep them safe while they're in our care. It's all well and good to say, 'Let them climb trees/work with real tools/get lost out in nature,' but what about bad falls, serious cuts, or any number of other things that can go wrong?
Even with you there monitoring their safety, in uncontrolled situations there is always the chance for serious injury. Especially when you're talking about adventurous but as-yet uncoordinated toddlers.
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Kids, science and butterflies
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Encouraging a child's natural curiosity powers their ability to be amazing little scientists. Nurture this ability by combining a child's love of butterflies and a citizen science project, sparking a fun investigative experience for learning and helping scientists to better understand our environment.
Citizen scientists are volunteers who participate in scientific projects, offering a handy springboard for hands-on learning. The Moths and Butterflies of New Zealand Trust (MBNZT) project is similar to a Where's Wally discovery approach where children are asked to spot butterflies in the playground garden or during a visit to the park.
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