Observing Practice series NQS PLP - Outside—time for quiet play

Summary

In this playful and lighthearted exchange, a group of children engage with an educator about various topics, including birthday cakes, favorite celebrities, and play dough. One child excitedly shares about a Justin Bieber-themed birthday cake, expressing deep affection for him, while others contribute with random comments. The educator encourages conversation and curiosity, playfully asking questions about the cakes, songs, and play dough. The interaction captures the innocence and imagination of young children, with moments of humor and charm as they reveal their favorite things.

Takeaways

• 😀 The conversation begins with a child enthusiastically discussing a birthday cake, mentioning multiple types of cakes including a 'house cake' and a 'bedroom cake'.
• 😀 One child reveals they had a Justin Bieber-themed birthday cake when they turned four years old, which highlights their admiration for the artist.
• 😀 The child playfully refers to Justin Bieber as their 'boyfriend', showing the innocence and imagination typical of young children.
• 😀 The educator responds with humor and curiosity, asking the child questions like, 'Is he your boyfriend?' and 'What songs does he sing?'
• 😀 The child states that Justin Bieber has three songs, further expressing their love for him, though they're not willing to sing his songs at the moment.
• 😀 The interaction takes a humorous turn when one child refuses to sing Justin Bieber's songs because they're 'not in the mood for it.'
• 😀 Another child, referred to as 'Eli', asks for playdough, indicating a shift in focus from cakes to playtime activities.
• 😀 The educator responds kindly to Eli, saying 'Yeah, you can have some play dough,' showcasing a nurturing and responsive approach.
• 😀 As the children continue to interact, one child points out that the cake is 'taking long' to prepare, suggesting that they are eager for it to be ready.
• 😀 The conversation ends with a child describing the cake they're making, emphasizing that it will be blue and include sprinkles, showcasing their creativity and involvement in the process.

Q & A

What birthday cake did Child 1 have for their birthday?

Child 1 had a Justin Bieber-themed birthday cake.

How old was Child 1 when they had the Justin Bieber cake?

Child 1 was four years old when they had the Justin Bieber cake.

Why does Child 1 like Justin Bieber?

Child 1 likes Justin Bieber because they consider him their boyfriend.

How many songs does Child 1 believe Justin Bieber sings?

Child 1 believes Justin Bieber sings three songs.

Did Child 1 want to sing a Justin Bieber song for the educator?

No, Child 1 did not want to sing a Justin Bieber song because they were not in the mood.

What type of cake is Child 1 making for the educator?

Child 1 is making a cake with sprinkles for the educator.

What color is the cake that Child 1 is making?

The cake Child 1 is making is blue.

What other activity was Child 3 engaged in during the conversation?

Child 3 was playing with playdough and requested some from the educator.

What did Child 5 request during the interaction?

Child 5 requested some dough from the educator.

How did the educator respond when Child 1 mentioned the cake was taking long?

The educator responded by saying that it must be a super duper cake if it's taking so long.