Transdisciplinary theme:

An inquiry into the ways in which we discover and express ideas and feelings

Central Idea:

Feelings can be experienced in different ways.

Lines of Inquiry:

An inquiry into:

1. Ways humans express feelings and ideas
2. How different situations and events affect feelings.  
3. How expression requires consideration of self and others. 

The Rock Wallabies have read loads of books identifying different emotions. We have expressed emotions through drawing, creative art and drama. Through our play the Rock Wallabies are experiencing friendship and belonging. We are practising sharing, waiting our turn and expressing our joys and disappointments appropriately.

The Ground Parrots have been busy exploring how we can express ourselves. Putting a name to our feelings was our first step towards developing emotional regulation. Together we developed some emotional tools to understand our ‘big emotions’.  We learnt that we can take actions to ensure the wellbeing of ourselves and others.

The Black Cockatoos examined how emotions are expressed on their own faces and began exploring how these were illustrated in the literary works of author/illustrator Dr Seuss. The Black Cockatoos investigation deepened when they began exploring the use of Aboriginal symbols and how these can be used to share ideas and tell a story. They went on to study how Pablo Picasso (Blue Period) and Vincent Van Gough (Sunflowers) use colour to express emotion. Our Inquiry concluded with how we share ideas and talk with one another, sharpening our communication skills during our Yarning Circle and becoming aware of a range of strategies they can use to regulate their emotions.