Babies (1)

Babies The arrival of a baby is a new beginning for every family, bringing lots of joy and change to all. This week in Play School, we learn about babies and their growing stages through songs, stories, films and creative play. We also look at ways to involve young children with their new brother or sister to avoid feelings of displacement and encourage them to feel proud of being “big” and their capabilities. Throughout the week, we feature a special series of baby films that look at different aspects of a baby’s daily routine, such as sleeping, playing, eating and bathing. Episode 1 PRESENTERS Jay Laga’aia - Leah Vandenberg PIANIST Peter Dasent STORY The Red Woollen Blanket, Bob Graham, Walker Books 1988 FILM Families Playing at the Park (Play School, ABC) BABY FILM SERIES Babies Sleeping (Play School, ABC) IDEAS FOR LATER Have a look at your baby pictures. What did you like to do as a baby? Make a growth chart for a baby. Record their height as they get older. Have a Picnic with Your Toys. Pretend your toys are babies and have a pretend picnic in the backyard or a local park. Babies like to eat mashed up banana, drink water and play ball. Rock your toy baby to sleep and sing a lullaby. SONGS Peek-a-boo Composer: Traditional Publisher: Origin/ABC Music Publishing Cuddle Up Composers: Peter Dasent & Sophie Emtage Publisher: Origin/ Control Doin’ It Composers: Peter Dasent & Arthur Baysting Publisher: Origin Come on And... Composer: Louie Suthers Everybody Do This Composer: Traditional Publisher: Origin/ABC Music Publishing MAKE AND DO How to Make a Craft Cradle for a Toy Baby You will need: - A medium sized box - Tape - Cardboard Safety scissors - Two pool noodles - A stapler - A pillow - A toy - A blanket Tape the bottom of a medium sized box closed. Leave the top of the box open, either by folding in the sides or removing them with safety scis