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UNCRC April – Earth Day

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Throughout the month of April we had a focus on ‘Earth Day’ linking with the UNCRC Articles 6 ‘The right to life, survival and development’ and 24 ‘The right to food, water, health and environment’.

Some experiences we carried out to support this were:

  • Paperless Play – Using the iPads to create digital artwork, drawing on recycled materials such as a cardboard box or old artwork. We also used the paper bags our lunch came in, to design our own bags to use at home. Using cut outs from magazines instead of printing out pictures. 
  • Community Posters – To raise awareness of Earth Day, some children created posters to display around the town using recycled materials. * Thanks to the following businesses and shops for letting us display these posters – Costa Largs, Haylie Stores, Samantha Kennedy Florist, David Gavins and All Hands On Earth.
  • Captured Creatures – To gain perspective of the impact litter has to life under the sea, we created a station filled with rubbish with sea creatures trapped inside. The children were then tasked to free the creatures and discuss why it’s important to put rubbish in the bin.
  • Litter Pick – The children went on a litter pick adventure around the garden and campus to clean these areas free of rubbish.

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Cycling Without Age

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Today we had a very special visit from the ‘Cycling Without Age’ team. The children each had a turn on Gordon’s 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 ‘stop’ and the ‘go’ 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 😃

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UNCRC March – LGBT Awareness

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Throughout the month of March we had a focus on ‘LGBT Awareness’ linking with linking with the UNCRC  Articles 2 ‘All children have these rights no matter what their differences are’ and Article 13 ‘I have the right to find out and share information’.

Some experiences we carried our to support this:

  • Dress up – Opportunities for children to express themselves and explore their identity through choosing or designing their own clothing.
  • Using paper or photographs of themselves as templates for children to use to dress “themselves” using different art materials.
  • Design a rights respecting flag.
  • Acts of Kindness – Setting a challenge for children to participate in a small act of kindness.

 

PATHS, UNCRC

Amazing Me, Amazing You

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We would love to share with you a lovely story ‘Amazing Me, Amazing You’ by Christine McGuinness. This book was included in a recent PATHS lesson that our inclusive ambassador Monty brought for us to enjoy. 🌈

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 – “All children have these rights no matter what their differences are.” 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; “Accepting that everyone is different is something to celebrate.”

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! ✨

For more information on PATHS, please click this link:

https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/largsearlyyears/learning-initiatives/paths/

Caitlin & Julie

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UNCRC FEBRUARY 2025 – Mental Health Awareness

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Throughout the month of February we had a focus on ‘Mental Health Awareness’ linking with the UNCRC  Article 24 – ‘I have the right to be as healthy as possible’.

Some activities we did throughout February were:

  • Abigail’s group had a ‘Show and Tell’  focusing on their strengths and achievements for e.g. ballet, singing, looking after pets.
  • Making Valentine’s Day cards and Thank You cards for someone we love or for a kind friend.
  • Keygroups listened to the story ‘Have You Filled a Bucket Today?’ And spoke in their group about what would fill their bucket or empty it.
  • Yoga sessions at the woods.
  • Using breathing buddies at the library and quiet rooms.
  • Spending time outdoors dancing and singing.

Som helpful links below:

   – https://youtu.be/pOJy8-OC0iU?si=yqcxSwomZTvnOl-U (Have You Filled a Bucket Today?)

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Black History Month

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As part of our UNCRC yearly program we have been focusing on the following articles for October 2024 with a focus on celebrating Black History Month.

Article 2 – No discrimination

Article 30 – Minority culture, language and religion

Black History Month takes place in October every year which honours the history, traditions, arts and culture of Black people both in the UK and across the globe and celebrates key figures and events in Black history, with an emphasis on celebrating the history and contributions to society of people with an African or Caribbean heritage. We have provided the children with a range of experiences including African foods and music, learning about African tapestry and jewellery.

Staff will be reflecting on and considering what we do/can do to challenge negative stereotypes and discrimination.

This focus links to the SHANNARI indicators Respected and Included. We have used our characters ‘Respected Rhiya’ and ‘Included Isabella’ to promote these rights.