Rasna is managing herself and expressing her

feelings and needs

Rasna this month I have seated you next to tamariki you feel safe around. I have sought your
input and most often you have chosen your friends Bushra and Aya. I also made suggestions
of kai companions that you vetoed!

Taking care of our outdoor environment

by watering our vegetable garden. 16 sep 19

Making a new friend: I watched Fareeha encourage you to climb on the back of the bike. You
weren’t too sure about that. I told you to climb on and hold onto Fareeha’s shoulders. You
complied and off you went together. We can see how happy it made you by the beautiful smile
you have in the middle picture below. You and Fareeha held hands as you walked back inside
for lunch. In your body language we can see your confidence and how comfortable you felt
with her. 17 Sep 19

Promoting well being: At mat time we talked about emotional well being. When we feel happy
we smile and thank Allah. In the photo you are demonstrating what we do when someone
 annoys us. Instead of crying or
fighting we hold up our hand and
say in a clear voice Stop, I don’t
like it. 17 Sep 19

Rasna is expressing her ideas:

You played in the sandpit and
then you called out to me to come
to you.
Rasna: French fries, teacher.
T Jane: Thank you. Delicious! Do
they have salt on them?
Rasna: Yes.
T Jane: Can you put
sauce on them?
Rasna: Here you are.
And hamburgers.
T Jane: Thank you,
Rasna. That’s the best
meal!
Rasna to Asiya: Have
my French fries.
19 Sep 19

What learning has occurred?

Rasna your learning pathway for term 3 is Confidence to express my ideas, wants and needs.
You have gained in confidence. You know you have a place in our centre and you feel safe to
share your ideas, wants and needs. You know your voice will be heard and responded to. You
are gaining skills to care for our environment and for yourself and your friends.

Next Steps…
Your sense of well-being in our centre has been enhanced and you are gaining confidence to
engage with others. Our new focus will be contribution. We will look at strategies and skills to
play and learn with others.

By T Jane for August and September