Observations at Merri Creek

As teachers we are really enjoying giving the children the cameras both, video and still, as it gives us a way of finding out what the children are thinking and doing, as well as discovering their perspective of the world around them. They really notice the small details in the world around them and their photos give a sense of the wonder and awe that they feel. These photos seem both scientific and artistic.

The kids have also been experimenting with recording their observations of these walks in various ways. Here is a snapshot of them recording their findings.

They have also been participating in imaginative play,

We're making food for the ground, food for nature.

Making connections and teaching us a few things,

Did you know wattle is related to beans?

And hypothesizing.

Could be fungus.
That is so weird.
It might be sick, cos it has no leaves at all.

'Cos it (pollution) gets down there and then when the water rises
all the rubbish goes in the water and it gets in the trees.

Thank you to Sarah and Libby (plus the delightful little boy) for joining us on this lovely morning.