Play School (1966)

Let's Pretend (5) (290x5)

Uitzenddatum: Jan 24, 2014

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