Term2 Week7 - Monday Session

This week our parent education evening discussed the importance of the various open session protocols. If you are unfamiliar with the protocols they can be found in the post for the Parent Ed night. Today was an excellent example of implementing Protocol #5: Everyone in the environment has the right to work undisturbed.

This morning at the start of the session Annmarie and Emma chose the 'Take Off' game (found in the 6-9 year old area). The 'game' includes a large detailed world map and unique country profile cards, featuring maps, flags, vital information and geographic clues. This game is both educational and fun and the girls quickly became engrossed in it. With sessions now starting with circle time rather than ending with it our guide Carmellina had a decision to make at 9:15 - to 'interrupt' their job and call for the children to join together, or to wait. With the guidance of our Protocols, the decision was already made, and circle time was delayed. It is very important that we do not disturb our childrden in the environment. As parents, and guides, we are caretakers and it is our job to protect our children's space to ensure that they aren't interrupted which allows them to develop concentration, aiding in skills development.

Thus, we remind our parents that when in the environment to please keep conversations to a minimum and refrain from interrupting a child under any circumstances. Please be aware too that our guide makes an effort to work with our children individually, so if you see they are busy with a child please wait until they are free, especially if it is to say hello or goodbye.