"Look at my tummy!"

Nusayba I could not stop laughing this afternoon when you came to me to show me your tummy! You looked pregnant - just like Mum! I asked you "what happened to your tummy?", to which you giggled while rubbing your tummy, your eyes alive with excitement. I then asked if I could feel your tummy, at which you proudly pushed it out even further! I rubbed your tummy and then put my ear towards it to listen for a baby but... OH NO! There was no heart beat! You quickly gasped and repeated "Oh, no!" Before jumping up and down, this dislodged the ball you had hidden in your top giving the illusion you were pregnant. You giggled and giggled. Saleh seeing all the excitement decided to copy you, you both took turns pretending to be pregnant before revealing the ball. I asked if I could take photos to show your Mum, thank you Nusayba for letting me share this with your mother. Saleh really enjoyed his time with you today Nusayba, following you to the books and reading with you after you were tired out from all the jumping.

Review of learning
I enjoyed watching you find humor while responding with wonderment and awe. You clearly are very playful, trusting, confident, and have courage. These are all positive learning dispositions or habits of the mind you have developed over the last year. You are also testing out roles, such as the new role of your mother now she is pregnant in a safe and playful manner, imitating the way she bends and rubs her tummy sometimes. Sharing in fun has also strengthened the friendship Saleh feels towards you, expanding your social circle.

Where to next?
Nusayba I enjoy watching you grow and develop your personality and love of learning/life. I want to continue encouraging you to be creative and innovative while strengthening friendships through dramatic play. Dramatic play is an important part of play and involves many of the same skills needed for literacy while providing safe way to test out roles. I will continue to provide a range of materials and allow you the freedom to explore at your own pace.

- T. Natasha, May 2014