The last two weeks in Kinder have been a bit of a whirlwind to be honest. Just as we are settling into a new normal the term is ending. Next term we will start off fresh and hit the ground running with our new routines and expectations.

In preparation we have begun talking about the Zones of Regulation and noticing how our bodies feel in different zones. It’s not always easy to identify how we feel, and the signs our bodies show but we are practicing.

We have also been enjoying a song called The Boundary Song – you may have heard your child singing it. It is on YouTube and is by Hopscotch. This song is about people have boundaries and things they like or don’t like, and things that make them feel safe or unsafe; and everyone is different. It encourages children to share in a respectful way what their boundary is, so others are aware and understand how they can be a good friend by not crossing that boundary. This is helping us to be clear about what we need from others so we can all feel safe and be happy at school.

Over two weeks we have been on a journey of inquiry about birds. It began with noticing a bird nest outside our classroom window. Through this journey we have had a speedy look at local native birds, types of nests (and which one we think is best), and what birds need to survive. We have made our own nests, clay birds, eggs and bird feeders and been painting and drawing birds, feathers and wings.

Violet has been sending us photo updates of her travel adventures which we have been documenting using her photos and travel itinerary.

Enjoy the rest of the holidays, and we look forward to starting a busy term 4 together!