Puppy Positivity

Dear Pirie Room Parents,
as we are sure you'll already be aware, we have been experiencing lots of dog role play on the playground this week. Students have enjoyed running around on all fours, looking for bones and creating puppy house. We have had visits from vets, police men rescue dogs stuck in the creek and many objects buried and dug up again.
Some parents have commented about the strange four legged behaviour they have observed at home, wondering if it something that should be encouraged.... and the short answer is YES!!
As teachers we have loved observing the children getting deeply involved in their dramatic play. It has encouraged children to communicate clearly to one another, negotiate, share and wait. It has encouraged children to work together, make group decisions and plan play scenarios. Students have recognised the emotions of others, experienced a sense of belonging and explored different perspectives.
Not a bad days work for a three or four year old! So to canine chaos we say yes!!