Fruit and Vegetables Crochet

 

I am making crochet fruit and vegetables out of waste yarn. These crafts cost almost nothing to make, because I’m using unwanted materials. By doing this, we are minimising waste.

I choose this activity to engage children in discussions about sustainable practices, such as developing new strategies and get them involved in recycling or upcycling materials by using it for art and craft. We also encourage children to participate in healthy eating experiences and teach them how fruit and vegetables are important for our wellbeing.

From this event, we can have dialogue about different kinds of fruit and vegetables. Talking about it will helps children recognise and become familiar with varieties of food. It is a great way to promoting good health while having fun at the same time.

This craft can be a valuable tool of entertainment for children. The aim is to provide children with the knowledge and skills to become environmentally responsible and show respect for the environment.

After this activity, we can continue to do gardening because growing your own food is not only more sustainable but saves you money too. Teaching children to garden means we are showing them how to grow, create and care. So, Educators and children can work together to learn about the environment and promote sustainable use of resources and to develop and implement sustainable practices.

National Quality Standard

3.2.2 - Resources support play-based learning – Resources, materials and equipment allow for multiple uses, are sufficient in number, and enable every child to engage in play-based learning

3.2.3 - Environmentally responsible – The service cares for the environment and supports children to become environmentally responsible

 EYLF

Learning Outcome 4 – Children are confident and involved learners

4.3 – Children transfer and adapt what they have learned from one context to another

4.4 – Children resource their own learning through connecting with people, place, technologies, and natural and processed materials

 

Theorist link

Urie Bronfenbrenner – He believed that everything in a child and a child’s environment affects how a child grows and develops.

 

Principle and Practice

·        Learning through play

·        Learning environments