To support our UNCRC Article 27 – I have the right to have a proper home, food and clothing and our ECO journey, this month the children have taken part in an up-cycling activity where they have redesigned an item of clothing from their home.
This experience gives the children a better awareness and understanding of issue’s within our environment and ways in which they can help the environment and live a more sustainable lifestyle.
Fabulous designs from all!
Donald and friends from Fairlie Gardens donated lots of produce to LEYC for our Harvest Day. Some of the children helped organise all the produce so this could be out on display for families to take away. In return families kindly donated items to be given to our local food bank!
Teamwork makes the dream work đ
Links to our UNCRC focus of the month:
UNCRC Article 27 – I have the right to proper food.
ECO Focus – Waste Management, Taste don’t waste!
Throughout the month of April we had a focus on âEarth Dayâ linking with the UNCRC Articles 6 âThe right to life, survival and developmentâ and 24 âThe right to food, water, health and environmentâ.
Some experiences we carried out to support this were:
Today we had a very special visit from the âCycling Without Ageâ team. The children each had a turn on Gordonâs three-wheel cycle with a passenger cab at the front that is motor assisted. Gordon made this a fun experience shouting out directions, going fast then slow as well as asking the children to shout âstopâ and the âgoâ when they were ready.
The Cycling Without Age team help people to get out into nature and regain social connection. Their work also helps to build bridges between generations and reinforces trust, respect and community. The volunteers and passengers alike enjoy the physical and emotional well-being benefits.
Cycling Without Age Largs Page
Thanks Jenny and Gordon đ
Throughout the month of March we had a focus on âLGBT Awarenessâ linking with linking with the UNCRCÂ Articles 2 âAll children have these rights no matter what their differences areâ and Article 13 âI have the right to find out and share informationâ.
Some experiences we carried our to support this:
Largs & Millport Article – LEYC Silver Award
We are so proud of this achievement! Well Done to all staff and children for working towards gaining this accreditation đ.
We would love to share with you a lovely story âAmazing Me, Amazing Youâ by Christine McGuinness. This book was included in a recent PATHS lesson that our inclusive ambassador Monty brought for us to enjoy. đ
Promoting inclusivity in our centre creates an environment that celebrates diversity and means that every child that walks through our door feels welcome, safe, and valued. This supports our UNCRC focus of the month : Article 2 – âAll children have these rights no matter what their differences are.â This means that every child is valued as an individual and encouraged to flourish. In the words of the wonderful author of our story Christine McGuinness; âAccepting that everyone is different is something to celebrate.â
By sharing inclusive lessons with our families we are ensuring that all children get to learn and play together, make friends, and feel like they belong. This promotes an understanding of every person within the world and introduces the children to building empathy and respect for every one around them. It also makes sure that every child gets the support they need to grow, learn, and be happy. By including everyone, we are instilling the early values to creating a kind and fair world where all children have the chance to shine! â¨
For more information on PATHS, please click this link:
https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/largsearlyyears/learning-initiatives/paths/
Caitlin & Julie
Throughout the month of February we had a focus on âMental Health Awarenessâ linking with the UNCRCÂ Article 24 – âI have the right to be as healthy as possibleâ.
Some activities we did throughout February were:
Som helpful links below:
  – https://youtu.be/pOJy8-OC0iU?si=yqcxSwomZTvnOl-U (Have You Filled a Bucket Today?)
For the month of January our UNCRC focus has been âOnline Safety Awarenessâ linking with Articles 19 – The right to be protected from harm, Article 17 – The right to reliable information and Article 34 – Protection from exploitation. Here is some activities the children have joined in to learn about their rights.
To celebrate achieving our UNCRC Silver Rights Aware Award, Natasha and the children made their own medals. The children talked about their own achievements that was meaningful to them. The children were very proud of their creations.
