ADMINISTRATIVE TASK

Student Name: Vanessa Uy Date: January 27, 2017

Placement: Queens Child Care Centre

Purpose: This was an extension to the two creative/sensory

Reason for completing activities I have done this week to celebrate Lunar
the task. This could be New Year within my placement setting. I have
based on an observation discussed with my supervisor the idea of constructing
you made, a a Lunar New Year Board that displays what we did
conversation between and how we are implementing it within the classroom
you and your site (through the various crafts weve been doing the past
supervisor, etc two days).
Task: I am constructing the Lunar New Year Board to
What are you planning in showcase the different things weve done and have is
response to your readily available for everyone to see!
purpose? Lunar New Year Board
-Label your task (e.g. Objectives:
Bulletin board focused 1. Allowing the children to feel a sense of pride
on the importance of and success as they see their art presented and
play-based learning).
displayed on the board where they are able to
-What are your 3
objectives for this see.
experience? (i.e. Why 2. Promoting inclusivity, diversity and
are creating a bulletin multiculturalism within our classroom as we
board on the show that we have the appreciation and
importance of play- openness to learning and celebrating a cultural
based learning? What holiday.
message are you 3. Showcasing the childrens art publicly for the
sending?) rest of the center to see.
Materials:
Describe the experience:
- Orange Paper
-List the materials and - Black Permanent Marker
resources you will use - Pins
-Describe the completion
 of the task, with a step
by step description
Steps:
- Red Construction Paper
- Quotations from the children
- How Does Learning Happen Document
- Childrens Crafts
- Long Branch
- String
1. Create the Banners/Signage for the Bulletin
Board: LUNAR NEW YEAR, YEAR OF THE
ROOSTER
2. Glue the signage on red construction paper to
make it look visually appealing.
3. Post the large group firework puffy paint
activity up in the center.
4. Stabilize the long branch above the large
creative art piece.
5. Add the signage.
6. Hang a few lanterns on the branch and post the
rest around the large creative art piece.
7. Add quotations from children around relevant
pieces.
8. Make sure the childrens names and dates are
written on each art piece.
9. Add a How Does Learning Happen concept to
the board
10.Add any other decorations readily available to
enhance the overall look.

Reflection:
-What went well? Provide The board was easy to construct mainly because the
examples for how you bigger parts of the board were done by the children
know it went well. themselves. This included the large firework puffy
-What didnt go well?
paint mural, their lanterns and the various
Provide examples for
how you know it observations and discoveries throughout both
didnt go well. activities. I thought that aspect was the most
-What did you learn? successful. Another aspect that worked really well
-What might you do was that since the board was displayed where it was
 differently next time openly visible, the children were able to see their
you implement this artwork displayed.
same task and why? Anna: Is that my lantern?!
-Did you have to make
Me: Yes it is!
any adaptations or
modifications? If so, Anna: Wow, it looks beautiful! Everyones looks
what were they? beautiful!
-What type of experience Eric: Do I have a lantern there?
might you plan to Me: Yes you do! Can you find it?
extend on this one? Eric: I see it!
The children were excited and felt a sense of
accomplishment and pride as they saw their artwork
displayed for everyone to see.
I believe the only aspect of this activity that was
challenging was trying to create a visually appealing
board that was both fun and informative. I didnt
want to put too much information and make the board
look more factual and educational based. Although it
is meant to inform the center, families and children
about Lunar New Year, it is also meant to display the
childrens works and understanding of Lunar New
Year.
I always assumed creating boards within the
classroom were time-consuming and challenging
because there are many components that are to be
done prior before constructing the actual board.
However, with the help of the children I learned that
it is simple and quick to create a board. I also learned
that the more familiar you are with How Does
Learning Happen and ELECT, it is easier to make
connections to the board. For example, since this is a
board emphasizing the importance of a cultural
celebration, it promotes diversity and maintaining a
childs culture/heritage within the classroom.
If I were to implement this task again, I would like to
create more activities pertaining to the theme so that
 there is more to showcase. Also, it would have been
nice to add photos of the children to really enhance
the learning experience.
This experience was an extension of two prior
activities. However, this activity helps for future
boards that are pending; Valentines Board, St.
Patricks Day, etc.
Field Supervisor Feedback:

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