Be able to promote physical development
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Case Study
Today is a very wet day, indeed many parts of the country are flooded and the setting garden has rather a lot of large puddles in it. Many parents have come in saying they do not want their children to go outside today and that the children are afraid of the puddles because they have seen the floods on the TV.
You know it is good for the children to get outside and you know that your day will be enhanced by taking them out; you know the garden is safe and not about to flood. All the children have boots and all in one rain suits so going out is possible without them getting wet and cold (or drowning!). Going out and exploring the garden, where the puddles are, finding out what it sounds like when you splash in a puddle and how high you have to jump to make the biggest splash are all great learning opportunities and cost nothing.
- What will you say to the parents?
- How will you convince them of the benefits of playing outside today?
- How can you calm the children’s flood fears?
- What activities could you do to cover the physical development side of their learning?
It is rare that there is just one way to respond to a scenario or situation, so do not consider that the response you have chosen to this scenario will be judged as right or wrong. Share your scenario with a work colleague and ask them to tell you if they think you have responded appropriately. Ask them to challenge your response if necessary. You do not need to submit this task for assessment unless asked to do so by your tutor.