Opposites (2014) (2)

Series 292: Opposites (2014) Up and down, happy and sad, big and small, hot and cold - this week in Play School we look at opposites! Opposites are one of the simplest and most important concepts for pre-schoolers to understand. It helps them to improve their communication as they learn how to describe different things. This series explores this important concept through fun games, songs, stories and activities. Episode 2 PRESENTERS Rachael Coopes and Teo Gebert PIANIST Peter Dasent TOLD STORY “Fine Friends” (A story told by the Play School team) FILM Northern Territory Weaving (Play School, ABC) IDEAS FOR LATER Play the finding game and hide something from a friend. Blow some bubbles outside in the garden or at a park. Collect things from the garden to make a garden collage. SONGS Dig, Dig, Dig Composer: Julian Gough, Monica Trapaga, David Basden (Arr. Penny Biggins) Publisher: ABC Music Publishing Doin’ It Composer: Peter Dasent & Arthur Baysting Publisher: Origin/ Control We’re Going Up Composer: Ron Gamack Publisher: ABC Music Publishing The Mixing Song Composer: Peter Dasent & Arthur Baysting Publisher: Origin / Control Hokey Pokey Composer: Jimmy Kennedy Publisher: Campbell Connelly & Co (c/- Albert Music & Music Sales UK) Like A Leaf or Feather Composer: Mary Champion De Crespigny Publisher: EMI Music Move Over and Make Room Composer: Traditional Publisher: Origin / ABC Music Publishing MAKE AND DO  How to Make a Small Garden You will need: - Seedling soil mix - Egg cartons - Tomato, basil and marigold seeds - Watering can - Water Put seedling soil mix into the cups of the egg cartons. Open up the seed packets. Put a hole in each soil compartment. Sprinkle seeds into the holes. Cover with soil. Water the seeds. MAKE AND DO  How to Make a Striped Toy Mat or Painting You will need: - Calico or material - Masking tape - Different