The home plays a vital role in the life of every child. As Australians we live in a diverse range of environments however integral to each home is a sense of belonging, a sense of being loved and a sense of self. Home is where we feel safe and secure and are free to be ourselves.
During the week we explore rooms in the home, families and friends, places and spaces, maintenance and decoration, animal homes and neighbours. On Thursday we welcome a new toy into the Play School Family. Dan is introduced through a told story and taken into the fold. Welcome Dan! The calendar for the week follows the Carter family as they travel around Australia. Each day they get in their car and tow their caravan to a different region of Australia. They visit a rainforest, the outback, the beach and a city before returning home.
Presenters
Jay Laga'aia and Karen Pang
Pianist
Brian Castles-Onion
Visitors
Hermit Crabs
Songs
"Welcome to Play School"
Composer: Jay Laga’aia
Publisher: ABC
"I Like Peace I Like Quiet"
Composer: Cole/Gosling
Publisher: BBC/KPM
"Bikeling"
Composer: Jay Laga’aia
Publisher: ABC
"I Like Swimming"
Composer: P.Barton, B. O’Hara, K. Gentz
Publisher: ABC
"Swim Little Duck" (Scuttle Little Crab)
Composer: Roberta McLaughlin
Publisher: Bowmar Corp
"Walk Like an Egyptian"
Composer: Liam Sternberg
Publisher: Columbia
Story
"Waddle Giggle Gargle" by Pamela Allen
Film
Artspark
(ABC Play School )
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