Little Birds have been investigating what buckets are used for. They inquired about which size bucket holds the most resources or water, through prediction and exploration, during a provocation. This activity supported their understanding of the world and scientific and creative thinking.
This week Little Birds looked at the book ‘Billy’s Bucket’ and spoke about what happened in the story and the feelings of the characters.
Using their listening and communication skills they were able to recall ideas about what they had heard.
The practitioners spoke about being a bucket filler, relating to being kind, caring and helpful in a principled way in the environment.
The children demonstrated these actions in their daily routine that continues to support their personal, social and emotional development as well as their well being.
They carried out many exciting activities, such as making buckets from waste resources and exploring different joining techniques.
The children enjoyed drawing what was inside their buckets after recalling what was in Billy’s bucket.
Little Birds listened to other stories including buckets and involving a Dad character when thinking about Father’s Day.
We sang songs about ‘Harry and the bucketful of dinosaurs’ story- ‘Harry’s Bucket Song’.
Harry’s Bucket Song
(Sing to the tune of ‘Polly Put The Kettle On’)
Harry has a bucket full,
Harry has a bucket full,
Harry has a bucket full,
Of di-no-saurs.
He can take them out to play,
He can take them out to play,
He can take them out to play,
His di-no-saurs.
He can put them back again,
He can put them back again,
He can put them back again,
His di-no-saurs.
Little Birds also sang – ‘If You’re a Filler and You Know It’ to a familiar nursery rhyme tune.
If You’re a Filler and You Know It
Words by Doria Owen
(Sing to the tune of ‘If You’re Happy and You Know It’)
If you’re a filler and you know it, say nice things.
If you’re a filler and you know it, say nice things.
If you’re a filler and you know it,
Feel proud of what you do.
If you’re a filler and you know it, say nice things.
If you’re a filler and you know it, do nice things.
If you’re a filler and you know it, do nice things.
If you’re a filler and you know it,
Feel proud of what you do.
If you’re a filler and you know it, do nice things.
If you’re a filler and you know it, spread happiness.
If you’re a filler and you know it, spread happiness.
If you’re a filler and you know it,
Feel proud of what you do.
If you’re a filler and you know it, spread happiness.
To end the week the Little Birds enjoyed making their cards for Father’s Day.
Another successful week of learning had by all in the Nursery.