Preschool is a ideal time to broaden and expand upon the child’s interests. At this age children make their first attempts at creativity and are beginning to organize their time around their interests. However, it is up to the child’s parents and teachers to ensure that this period is of lasting-value to the child. Which materials to use, how to go about creating something, how to behave in new situations are decisions which, to a large extent, rely on the guidance of the adult during this period of the child’s development..

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• Languages: EN
• Pupil's age: 3 - 6
• Tools to be used: Chat, e-mail, Forum, Other software (Powerpoint, video, pictures and drawings), Twinspace, Web publishing
• Aims: The provision of better educational opportunities for children by encouraging their interests, providing activities and stimulating their independence, as well... read more The provision of better educational opportunities for children by encouraging their interests, providing activities and stimulating their independence, as well as shaping the skills which are important in life at school Awakening amongst children the ability to share their acquired knowledge gained from experience and experimentation through the presentation of their creations Encouraging children’s interest in the world and the many different aspects of our lives. Building respect for ‘difference’ at a local, national and international level. Developing a positive attitude towards being a part of society and building respect towards the rights of the individual. Encouraging the parents to see the world through their child’s eyes; therefore helping them to support the development of the child’s interests. hide
• Work process: Project Requirements 1. Parents cooperate with their children in preparing an A3 sized poster which should contain the following : ... read moreProject Requirements 1. Parents cooperate with their children in preparing an A3 sized poster which should contain the following : A photograph of the child along with the child’s name and age Brief information on the child’s interest or hobby. This may take the form of newspaper cuttings, drawings or photographs. Work may be submitted until the end of November 2011 2. Teachers will photograph the poster and post it on the e-twinning Twinspace platform before the 1st December 2011. 3. The teacher may use all works submitted according to their requirements. Work may documented in any form (film, photos, multimedia presentations) and may also be shared on the Twinspace platform. 4. The project will run until the end of May 2012. hide
• Expected results: ‘The Child’s Fascinating World’ Project is aimed at showing the differences and the similarities among children from all over the... read more‘The Child’s Fascinating World’ Project is aimed at showing the differences and the similarities among children from all over the world. The work created by parents with their children will be used by our teachers to build up a portfolio focusing on the children’s interests, allowing us to plan a series of activities adjusted to suit the child’s individual preferences, with the hope that this will lead to an increase in the child’s knowledge on the subject. hide

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