Babies (2)

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 2 PRESENTERS Abi Tucker – Jay Laga’aia PIANIST Peter Dasent TOLD STORY Cheeky Monkey’s Dancing Day (A story told by the Play School team) FILM Baby Clothes Washing Day (Play School, ABC) BABY FILM SERIES Babies Playing (Play School, ABC) IDEAS FOR LATER Make a baby roller rattle with a plastic spaghetti container filled with colourful ping pong balls. Pretend to dance like a monkey, a hippo, a parrot or an elephant. Make some tissue box blocks for a baby by covering the boxes in colourful contact. SONGS Two Little Eyes Composers: M. Miller & Paula L. Zajan Publisher: Allans Music Down in the Valley Composer: Traditional Publisher: Origin/ABC Music Publishing Hey, Hey, Hey Composers: Judith Keyzer & Peter Dasent Publisher: Control/Origin/ABC Music Publishing If You’re Happy and You Know It Composer: Traditional Publisher: ABC Music Publishing MAKE AND DO How to Make Gingerbread Babies You will need: - 125 grams softened butter - 1⁄2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1⁄2 cup golden syrup - 1 egg separated, plus an extra egg white - 2 1⁄2 cups plain flour - 1 tablespoon powdered ginger - 1 teaspoon mixed spice - 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda - 2 cups icing sugar - A gingerbread man biscuit cutter - Food colouring – any colours you like Preheat oven to 180C. Grease a baking tray. C