sensory, inquiry, investigation activities

Box and block building construction, tinkering

Dramatic play

Members of the Sovereign Hill Early Years Network, Peter, Sue and Annemarie recently visited these 2 schools in Ballarat to see how students learn through investigative play. Both the Reggio Emilia and Kath Walker approaches were the basis of student learning  in these schools.

The Reggio Emilia Approach is an innovative and inspiring approach to early childhood education which values the child as strong, capable and resilient; rich with wonder and knowledge. Every child brings with them deep curiosity and potential and this innate curiosity drives their interest to understand their world and their place within it.

The Walker Learning Approach provides an authentic personalised learning model of teaching and learning that is effective across all cultural, economical, geographical, religious and social spectrums. The pedagogy uses developmentally appropriate ways of helping to engage children in meaningful and relevant strategies that enhance academic skills alongside social and emotional development.