Senior Infants

As I grow I change

That the child would be enables to…

Identify some of the factors that promote growth- food, love, warmth, exercise, rest, sleep, affirmation, natural light.
Realise that growth and change are part of the process of life and are unique to each individual- physical (eg. increase in shoe size), social (eg. Interacting with others), intellectual (eg. Writing, reading), and spiritual (eg. Beginning to reflect).
Recognise that the ability to take responsibility for himself and others increases as he grows older.

New life

That the child would be enabled to…

Become aware of new life and birth in the world- new growth in springtime, baby animals being born).
Develop an awareness of human birth- that a baby grows and is nurtured in the mother’s womb until ready to be born.
Identify what babies need to help them to grow and develop- love, regular food and water, warmth, nappy changing, careful bathing, medical check-ups).

Feelings and emotions

That the child would be enabled to…

Name a variety of feelings and talk about situations where these may be experienced- feelings (happiness, love, joy, excitement, surprise, fear, jealousy), experiences (when it’s my birthday, when I started school, when I try something new).
Explore the variety of ways in which feelings are expressed and coped with.
Begin to be sensitive to the feelings of others and to realise that the actions of one individual can affect the feelings of another.
Explore and discuss occasions that can promote positive feelings in himself- making a new friend, receiving an invitation, being affirmed.

Table of recommended lessons:

Lessons to be taken from…