Our Pre-schoolers Learn About Different Occupations
This month, we have been exploring a variety of occupations with our preschoolers and learning about the important roles people play in our community. As part of this topic, the children took part in a community worker’s role-play activity. They discussed different occupations, talked about how these roles help people in the community, and chose costumes to represent the jobs they were interested in. Each child had the opportunity to share who they wanted to be and why.
Building on this learning experience, some of our parents from Frogs Room kindly visited our pre-schoolers to share information about their jobs and what a typical day at work looks like, giving the children a real-life insight into the world of work. This links closely with September's transition to school, helping children develop an understanding of the wider community and the different roles people have within it.
Two of our parents brought their ice cream van to visit, which was a huge hit with the children! They played some of the van’s familiar tunes, explained how they travel to different areas, talked about the variety of ice cream flavours they sell, and answered all the kids' questions. To make the visit even more special, they kindly treated each child to an ice cream to enjoy.
Another one of our preschool parents visited to talk to the children about her role as a paramedic nurse. The children learned about what to do in an emergency, including which number to call if someone needs help and how to recognise when someone is unwell. The children then enjoyed some hands-on learning, practising putting bandages on their toys and listening to each other’s heartbeats using a stethoscope. It was a fantastic opportunity for them to learn about healthcare and the important work that paramedics do!
One of the parents who visited was a photographer. She spoke to the children about how she became a photographer and what she enjoys most about her job. The children listened attentively and were excited to take part in a hands-on photography activity. They took turns choosing a friend to photograph and deciding what facial expression or pose they would like them to make.
After taking the photograph, they watched with great anticipation as the picture slowly developed. One child carefully held the photo and waited for the image to appear, seeming fascinated as it gradually emerged over the next few minutes. This experience gave the children a wonderful insight into photography and sparked lots of curiosity and discussion.
