Let's Pretend (5)

Theme Notes Series 290: Let’s Pretend

Play School’s series ‘Let’s pretend’ aims to nurture the imagination, creativity and a sense of wonder.
Imaginative play not only provides enjoyment to young children, but it also helps them understand the real world and their place in it. It can also help them learn about experiences and people they may not directly come into contact with.
Language, social and cognitive ability are also developed through imaginative play. A strong sense of imagination and creativity assists children become confident problem solvers.

Episode 5

PRESENTERS
Michelle Lim Davidson and Alex Papps

PIANIST
Peter Dasent

STORY
Good Night, Sleep Tight
Author: Mem Fox
Illustrator: Judy Horacek
Publisher: Scholastic Australia Pty. Ltd.

FILM
Rainy Day
(Play School, ABC)

IDEAS FOR LATER
Make a space rocket with a shoe box and land it in outer space. Use cushions, pillows and material to make an outer space world.
Make a big rocket using a long laundry basket or large long box
Cut out and hang some stars and the moon from a window.


SONGS

Have You Ever Ever Ever...?
Composer: Traditional
Publisher: Origin / ABC Music Publishing

When The Rain Is Falling Down
Composer: Zoe McHenry
Publisher: Orient Pacific Music

Moon, Moon
Composer: Traditional (German Folk Tune)
Publisher: Allans Music (Australia) Pty. Ltd

Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
Composer: Traditional
Publisher: ABC Music Publishing

Star Light, Star Bright
Composer: Traditional
Publisher: ABC Music Publishing

It’s Fun To Pretend
Composer: Peter Dasent & Judith Keyzer
Publisher: Origin / Control

(Going On A) Big Adventure
Composer: Peter Dasent & Arthur Baysting
Publisher: Origin /ABC Music Publishing

Cuddle Up
Composer: Peter Dasent & Sophie Emtage
Publisher: Origin / Control/ ABC Music Publishing


MAKE AND DO

How to Make a Heads and Tail Shop

You will need:
- A collection of silly hats, craft ears, craft wi

Prochain épisode

S291E01 - Patterns: Monday