The School of Play
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Grade 3 & 4·Year 3 · Year 4
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Week Twenty Nine invites students to embrace change, think flexibly, and enjoy the unexpected. Inspired by Pluto, a small yet powerful symbol of mystery and uniqueness, this week helps children discover that change doesn’t need to feel scary or overwhelming. Instead, through playful surprises, shifting challenges, and imaginative prompts, students learn to stay calm, curious, and open-minded. They practise adjusting to changing rules, responding to new situations with confidence, and viewing unexpected moments as opportunities for fun and learning rather than frustration.
Through activities like Change It Up, “New Way” Drawings, Obstacle Switcheroo, and Adapt & Appreciate, students explore both the playful and meaningful sides of adaptability. They experience physical challenges that shift mid-game, engage in creative risk-taking as they draw familiar things in new ways, and reflect on positive experiences that came from surprises in their own lives. By the end of the week, students realise that flexibility is a superpower, one that helps them bounce back, enjoy the unexpected, and appreciate the beautiful possibilities that come with change. Just as Pluto does, they learn that being unique, adaptable, and open to the unknown makes them wonderfully resilient and ready for adventure.
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