W ALKER L EARNING A PPROACH Making Links- Laura Kimber Observations / Reporting- Kelly Donald

H OW DO WE LINK LITERACY AND NUMERACY TO INVESTIGATIONS ? Tuning in and Reflection- learning objectives, focus children, reporter and freebies

H OW DO WE LINK LITERACY AND NUMERACY TO INVESTIGATIONS ? Statement of Intent (SOI) – planning your environment around the skills needed Provocations and opportunities for writing at every centre Print rich environment

L INKING INVESTIGATIONS AND LITERACY

L INKING INVESTIGATIONS AND MATHEMATICS

L INKING I NVESTIGATIONS AND S CIENCE

L INKING INVESTIGATIONS AND MUSIC

O BSERVATIONS / KEEPING RECORDS

Daily record sheet Identify gaps Observation book with tabs Post-its Photographs Add to individual record later Keep this digital as it is easier to add to

O BSERVATIONS / KEEPING RECORDS Individual names / groups InvestigationIdeas for extention/scaff olding Additional resources JoBlocksCars mat carwash photos Photos boxes BecHome cornerWriting shopping lists Move to shop Easy to see children who have slipped through

A DULT HELP DURING INVESTIGATIONS Adult help at a busy or sewing/cooking area leaves you available for concentrating on your focus children, reporter, photographer

O BSERVATIONS / KEEPING RECORDS Individual record Child’s name: Date of birth: Development Social Emotional Cognitive Language Physical Developmental objective Key learning areas Literacy observation Literacy goal Numeracy observation Numeracy goal Key framework outcomes Specific interests/topics Additional information Parent comment

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