From the curiosity of the playroom to discovering the world outside, Genazzano ELC students are encouraged to have an inquiring mind.
Those enrolled in the ELC 4 program are currently investigating ‘The Sound of Life’ – possible encounters of movement and sound inquiry project, which explores all the rhythm of movement and sound.
Their interest is sparked through visual arts, exploring the movement of shadows, music and community walks within the beautiful Genazzano school grounds to explore the sound and movement of nature.
Whether that’s listening to the crunch of autumn leaves or the water trickling from one of the school’s water fountains – these every day occurrences excite and engage their curiosity and imagination in learning.
“As educators we want the children to explore the rhythm of movement and sound,” Director of Genazzano’s Early Learning Centre Alison Lucas says.
“We want the children to express their point of view of how the children’s experiences in life allow them to understand more deeply what they feel, hear, touch, taste and see in the world around them in relation to movement and sound.”
Children attending the ELC 3 Eugene room are currently listening to the Forrest Gump Suite from the soundtrack. Instrumental music has the capacity to inspire the imagination and balance emotions.
They close their eyes and are deeply engaged in the moment.
They are then asked how it makes them feel – the child’s voice is meaningful and insightful.
Some children voiced feeling loved, another thought of unicorns galloping or flying.
“This is a time where there are no distractions, they are in the flow, in the moment of the sound of that music – and it allows them to think about how it makes them feel and move,” Ms Lucas said.
“It’s inquiry based learning and how we are able to engage our children’s inquiry in curiosity.
“It empowers them to bring us on their journey and use their child’s voice and helps them develop skills to be creative and resilient thinkers.”
The Genazzano Early Learning Centre is taking enrolments for ELC 3 in 2021.
Parents should start thinking about the enrolment process by the time their child is 18 months old to secure a placement in the ELC learning environment.
Parents are welcome to visit and experience the environment at the ‘Taste of ELC’ on Friday 9 August. Bookings via the website.
