Springside Kindergarten Curriculum November & December 2014

Permanent Learning Area Construction

Resources and experiences that support childrens learning:
Our construction is set up with
different development and skill
which vary in shapes and sizes,
area is set up in a large space
this experience may be extended
experiences assist the children
development and imagination.

various construction materials to suit the childrens

levels. Included in this experience are large wooden blocks
construction hard hats, safety vests, tools and a car. This
to encourage imagination, construction and problem solving;
on according to the childrens interests. These particular
with their fine and gross motor skills, cognitive

Educators role in supporting learning:

Educators use observation, documentation and conversations to gather information on each
child and provide experiences that support their interests and needs. As educators our main
focus is providing a stimulating environment for all the children. We also encourage parent
input to help see what the childrens interests are in their home environment to ensure the
relationship between the home and kinder environment flow.

How this supports the Early Years Learning Framework:

Outcome 4 -This area allows children to develop dispositions for learning such as curiosity,
co-operation, creativity, confidence, persistence, problem solving, construction and
investigating.
Outcome 4.4 - Children resource their own learning by manipulating resources to investigate,
take apart, assemble, invent and construct.
Outcome 3.1 Children become strong in their social, emotional and spiritual wellbeing by
making new discoveries and sharing their efforts and achievements with others. They also
learn to share resources and increasingly co-operate and work collaboratively with others.
Principle 1- Secure, respectful and reciprocal relationships: This principle best relates to
this area as emotional support helps assist children to develop the skills and
understandings they need to interact positively with others. They help children to learn
about their responsibilities to others and appreciate their connectedness and
interdependence as learners, and to value collaboration and teamwork.
Practices relating to the construction area: holistic approaches, responsiveness to
children, learning through play and the learning environment.