Vets

The children were learning all about the role of the vet last week and pets that we might have at home. The role play area was transformed into a vets and the children took on the role of the vet to care for our play dogs, cat, rabbits and hamster. The children took part in two mathematical activities, in both the children were encouraged to count 1:1, talk about more and less, count two groups altogether and begin simple addition and sharing out objects equally. Children were encouraged to build kennels for the toy dogs, thinking of their own ways to build it, making sure it is big enough, do they need a roof etc? The children had stories about Splat The Cat and Hairy Maclary (Dog) and we also had visits from 2 budgies, a cat and a hamster to teach children to be careful around animals and to be gental and kind.