Depending on their developmental level children may or may not understand the concept of opposites. This series selects one example of opposites - big and little. This is explored in concrete ways throughout the week.
Each day the big and little calendar demonstrates big and little in different ways. Something big is pulled from a little hole, a big balloon is deflated to a little balloon, a little piece of folded paper is unfolded to a big piece, a spiky ball is increased in size and little creatures are found in a big garden.
Growing, size, space, shapes, insects, animals, dinosaurs and difference are all discovered through art, craft, games and music.
Children enjoy the nonsense of exaggerated props. One of the told stories illustrates the dilemma of getting the wrong sized clothing in a funny way children will be sure to enjoy.
Presenters
Karen Pang and Andrew McFarlane
Peter Dasent
Songs
"Painting a Picture"
Composer: Peter Dasent/Garth Frost
Publisher: ABC Music
"I have 2 eyes to see With"
Composer: Traditional
Publisher: ABC Music
"Dig Dig Dig"
Composer: Monica Trapaga
Publisher: ABC Music
"Alice the Camel"
Composer: Mike & Michelle Jackson
Publisher: ABC Music
"I'd like to be Big as a Dinosaur"
Composer: Alan Caswell
Publisher: MCA/Gilbey Pty Ltd
"We Are Family"
Composer: Bernard Edwards & Nile Rodgers
Publisher: Cotillion
Story
"Little Giant"
Text & Illustrations: Simone Lia
Publisher: Gullane Childrens Books 2003
Film
"Going for a bush walk and Planting a Tree"
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