Henry and Lewis - almost Three

Dear Henry and Lewis,

In just a couple of weeks' time you will be three.  We have been in Chinchilla for just over four months, but in that time, we have all made some really lovely friends, who we will be very sad to leave. 

In these few short months, you have both learned:

• how to pronounce helicopter
• to grasp the basics in doing a jigsaw
• how to play well with other children

In this past month especially, Henry your imagination is coming to the fore and you are now making up your own stories and songs.  You particularly love taking pretend medicine and practising to be a Doctor, after all our recent bouts of illness. 

Lewis, you speak a lot with Henry and to us, but a lot of what you say is still incomprehensible.  You seem to be very gymnastic, and love to hang upside down on the sofa like a little buddha.  We have been through the "that's mine" phase and whilst we're not out yet, hopefully the worst is over. 

We will be especially sad to leave your Day Care, which is Charley's Place, which you both thoroughly enjoy.  It is a really special facility, and you have loved interacting with the animals and growing things on the farm.  Here is a copy of your reports from your parent/teacher interviews:

CHARLEY’S PLACE INDIVIDUAL CHILD SUMMARY

 

Child’s name:  __________Lewis Drummond-Jones                                      D.O.B:_ 06/07/2011__

 

Room: _____In The Outback_______  Attendance pattern:   M    T   W    Th    F

 

Learning Outcome	Your child’s progress:
1. IDENTITY	Lewis is a pleasant and happy child. He has begun to build strong relationships with educators. Lewis is almost always smiling and this has gained him many friendships from his peers. We are working with Lewis to be independent and play with all the children.
2. CONNECTEDNESS	Lewis is empathic towards all his peers and offers comfort. Lewis is aware of fairness and shares well with others. Lewis enjoys one-on-one time with educators and enjoys praise.
3. WELLBEING	Lewis is becoming strong in his social and emotional wellbeing. He is starting to understand how he feels and is able to positively deal with his emotions the majority of the time. We are working with Lewis to gain knowledge of his health and physical wellbeing and realising his bodies needs, we working with Lewis on using the toilet.
4. CONFIDENT AND INVOLVED LEARNERS	Lewis enjoys all types of play he is happy and content in all situations. Lewis is enthusiastic and hardworking when working on tasks. Lewis is learning to take calculated risks when furthering his play.
5. EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATORS	Lewis is working on his communication. We are working with Lewis to use his words and to deveolp his vocabulary. Lewis enjoys counting and making noises out loud. Lewis understands what is being said and follows instructions most of the time.
Summary statement: Lewis is a pleasure to have. He is happy everyday and it’s contagious. HE plays well with all the children and is making many friends.
Parent comments:    We have really appreciated the input and insight into our children, and are grateful to Miss Pol for drawing up goals to maximise our children's future.                                                                                   Signed by Parent: ____________________________________

 

 

 

Date:  ________________                             Signed by Educator: __________________________________

 

Philosophy Link: “The magical steps of play and discovery are accentuated with enjoyment. Children will learn and thrive through Play and Education for success. Collaborative partnerships with families and communities are fundamental to achieve quality outcomes for children.”

 

 

Our immediate goal is to work with Lewis on improving his language skills. 

CHARLEY’S PLACE INDIVIDUAL CHILD SUMMARY

 

Child’s name:  ___________Henry Drummond-Jones_          D.O.B:_ _06/07/2011___

 

Room: ____In The Outback________ Attendance pattern:   M    T   W    Th    F

 

Learning Outcome	Your child’s progress:
1. IDENTITY	Henry is happy and excited upon arrival and settles immediately. Henry feels safe secure and supported. Henry plays well with others however we are working with Henry on sharing and using gentle hands and feet.
2. CONNECTEDNESS	Henry is empathic towards his friends. Henry enjoys playing with the boys. He enjoys hands on activities such as trains or arts and crafts. We are working on Henry’s turn taking and listening skills during planned activities and group time. Henry and educators are working towards using or gentle hands and positively expressing emotions.
3. WELLBEING	Henry is becoming strong in his social and emotional wellbeing and is learning to control his emotions but can easily become frustrated if things are not going his way. We have been expressing the importance of taking responsibility for his own physical health and wellbeing e.g. eating good foods and drinking lots of water. Henry is doing well with his toileting there is still a little way to go but he has come so far.
4. CONFIDENT AND INVOLVED LEARNERS	Henry enjoys hands on play and building, he also enjoys role-play with his peers.  Henry resources his own learning through connecting with people, place and processed and natural materials. Henry has a vivid imagination and is extremely curious. We are working with Henry on following instructions.
5. EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATORS	Henry‘s verbal communication is becoming much clearer and he is enjoying being able to express his wants and needs. We are working with Henry to use his words in frustrating situations. Henry has a great understanding of patterns and numbers.
Summary statement: Henry is a happy child while attending Charley’s Place. We are working with Henry to assist him in continuing to build strong relationships with peers and educators.
Parent comments:    It was brilliant to get additional insight that Henry is a particularly outdoor orientated child who loves to get involved with the animals.  I appreciate working in partnership to encourage Henry in those areas where he needs particular attention.                                                                                   Signed by Parent: ____________________________________

 

 

 

Date:  ________________                             Signed by Educator: __________________________________

 

Philosophy Link: “The magical steps of play and discovery are accentuated with enjoyment. Children will learn and thrive through Play and Education for success. Collaborative partnerships with families and communities are fundamental to achieve quality outcomes for children.”

 You are both thriving there, and it is wonderful to witness.  You have both easily hit your age milestones and we are looking forward to what happens next. 

 

We are having your 3rd birthday party in Jubilee Park this Sunday afternoon, 22nd June and hope to get some very nice updated photos of you then.  In the meantime, we are also preparing for our move to Hervey Bay and are hopeful that all will proceed smoothly. 

Much love always,
Mummy x