Theme Notes Series 290: Let’s Pretend
Play School’s series ‘Let’s pretend’ aims to nurture the imagination, creativity and a sense of wonder.
Imaginative play not only provides enjoyment to young children, but it also helps them understand the real world and their place in it. It can also help them learn about experiences and people they may not directly come into contact with.
Language, social and cognitive ability are also developed through imaginative play. A strong sense of imagination and creativity assists children become confident problem solvers.
Episode 5
PRESENTERS
Michelle Lim Davidson and Alex Papps
PIANIST
Peter Dasent
STORY
Good Night, Sleep Tight
Author: Mem Fox
Illustrator: Judy Horacek
Publisher: Scholastic Australia Pty. Ltd.
FILM
Rainy Day
(Play School, ABC)
IDEAS FOR LATER
Make a space rocket with a shoe box and land it in outer space. Use cushions, pillows and material to make an outer space world.
Make a big rocket using a long laundry basket or large long box
Cut out and hang some stars and the moon from a window.
SONGS
Have You Ever Ever Ever...?
Composer: Traditional
Publisher: Origin / ABC Music Publishing
When The Rain Is Falling Down
Composer: Zoe McHenry
Publisher: Orient Pacific Music
Moon, Moon
Composer: Traditional (German Folk Tune)
Publisher: Allans Music (Australia) Pty. Ltd
Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
Composer: Traditional
Publisher: ABC Music Publishing
Star Light, Star Bright
Composer: Traditional
Publisher: ABC Music Publishing
It’s Fun To Pretend
Composer: Peter Dasent & Judith Keyzer
Publisher: Origin / Control
(Going On A) Big Adventure
Composer: Peter Dasent & Arthur Baysting
Publisher: Origin /ABC Music Publishing
Cuddle Up
Composer: Peter Dasent & Sophie Emtage
Publisher: Origin / Control/ ABC Music Publishing
MAKE AND DO
How to Make a Heads and Tail Shop
You will need:
- A collection of silly hats, craft ears, craft wi
