Child(s) name: Alessio, Aiden, Jayden, Freya, Hannah, Connor,

Emelia, Bradley, Hudson

Time: 10:00AM-10:15AM
Date: 05/06/2019

WOW! It has been a very exciting morning for the children in the Toddler’s Room.
Krystal gathered the children on the mat and said “I have a special surprise for you”,
Freya shouted “BUNNY!” And quickly helped gather the children on the mat. Krys-
tal explained “We have to use our quiet voices because we don’t want to scare the
bunny”. Krystal asked “Freya, do you remember his name?” Freya smiled and said
“Theodore” Krystal smiled and responded “Yes. Where is Theodore from?” Hannah
pointed towards Krystal. Krystal replied “Theodore is my bunny, that’s right!” Krys-
tal opened the cage, and the children began to observe Theodore hop onto the towel.
Connor screamed with excitement, while Hannah and Aiden kept a distance. Krystal
said “Remember, we don’t scream!” Emelia placed her finger onto her lip. While
Theodore hopped around the towel and room, exploring his surroundings, Krystal
asked the children “What do bunnies eat?” The children did not respond, as they were
excited to see a live animal in the room. Krystal responded to her question and said
“They love carrots, broccoli, spinach…” Freya replied “Yum!”, while Bradley said “I
don’t like broccoli” After a few minutes, Jayden arrived. Krystal said “Good-morn-
ing, Jayden! Come have a look at the bunny” Jayden sat on Krystal and observed as
Theodore sniffed his shoes. Jayden smiled with excitement. Once Theodore had a few
minutes of hopping around, Krystal carefully picked him up and one-by-one each
child had a turn at patting Theodore. Connor said “Soft, soft” while patting him, and
others followed along. Krystal said “Aiden, come have a turn!” Aiden said “No”,
however walked closer towards Krystal. At 10:15AM, Krystal asked “Should
Theodore have a rest now?” The children began to say “Bye, bunny” and waved their
hands goodbye.

Well-done, everyone!
What did the children learn?
Freya- Freya is building confidence in learning about animals and their natural envi-
ronment. She has expressed an understanding of respecting animals and the way they
should be treated.

Bradley- Bradley is building confidence in learning about animals and what they eat
on a daily basis. He has expressed an understanding of respecting animals and the
way they should be treated.
Connor- Connor has expressed confidence and enthusiasm when patting an animal.
He is learning about being respectful when patting the animal with gentle pats.

Aiden- Aiden is learning to feel comfortable and confident with an animal in the
room. He observed the rabbit run around the room , and kept a small distance to feel
safe.
Emelia- Emelia has shown confidence and cooperation when sitting on the floor. She
waited her turn, and expressed enthusiasm once she had pat Theodore.
Jayden- Jayden expressed passion and confidence when patting Theodore. He used
his gentle hands, and shown respect towards the animal.
Hudson- Hudson is becoming very observant in his indoor surroundings. He kept a
small distance, and allowed the rabbit to have room for him to hop around the room.
Hannah- Hannah is learning to feel comfortable and confident with animals in the
room. She kept a small distance, but felt safe enough to pat the rabbit.

Alessio- Alessio expressed confidence and shown respect towards Theodore. When
Theodore moved towards him, Alessio used his initiative to take a small set back for
Theodore to have room to hop around.
Possibilities and opportunities
- Educators will bring Theodore on fortnightly visits to maintain positive relationship
with live animals.
- Educators will speak to the children about what food’s rabbits eat, this will further
their knowledge and understanding on safe and not safe foods.

EYLF

LO1 (1.1 children feel safe, secure and supported, 1.3 children develop knowledge-
able and confident self-identities, LO2 (2.1 Children develop a sense of belonging to
groups and communities and an understanding of reciprocal rights and responsibili-
ties necessary for active community participation, 2.4 children come socially respon-
sible and show respect for the environment) LO3 (3.1 Children become strong in
their social and emotional wellbeing) LO4 (4.1 children develop dispositions for
learning such as curiosity, cooperation, confidence, creativity, commitment, enthusi-
asm, persistence, imagination and reflexivity)
Practice Principles:

Integrated teaching and learning approaches & high expectations of every child