Two year old Khloe enjoys spending time outdoors at the nursery exploring her physical skills. She has a hearing impairment and has recently had cochlea implants put in both ears.
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Two year old Khloe enjoys spending time outdoors at the nursery exploring her physical skills. She has a hearing impairment and has recently had cochlea implants put in both ears.
Notice
- What cues can you see that show what Khloe is interested in? (Look out for non-verbal, gestures and body language)
- How is Khloe learning? Which areas of development, engagement and characteristics of learning can you observe?
- In what ways does the adult support Khloe’s communication?
- How does the environment support Khloe’s learning?
Reflect
What are your thoughts about:
- The value of this type of physical play for Khloe?
- Khloe’s level of development?
- How Khloe was trying to communicate?
- The role of the adult in this interaction – how did she support Khloe?
Respond
What would you do to:
- Support Khloe’s communication development?
- Encourage other children to join Khloe’s game?
- Extend Khloe’s learning – e.g. encouraging the two girls to continue playing together?
What next:
- Can all of the children in your setting access the outdoors and have space to develop their physical skills fully?
- Could you help children to understand other children’s specific needs with communication?
