Asthma awareness in early learning settings
Suggestion for implementing the strategy ‘Creating inclusive learning environments ’
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Use picture books
Use picture books
Reading stories supports:
- learning new vocabulary and meanings
- understanding different social situations
- developing empathy and knowing how to help others.
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Source: Asthma + Respiratroy Foundation NZ
Role-play and games
Role-play and games
Role play what it might look and feel like when it's hard to breathe.
Encourage children with asthma to participate and show their peers how they use their inhalers.
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Source: University of Otago
Utilise play
Utilise play
Plan to integrate asthma awareness and build children’s ability to take responsibility for themselves and others though these learning activities.
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Source: Ministry of Education
Useful resources
Useful resources
Te Whāriki: Te whakatinanatanga o ngā mātāpono | Principles in action
A collection of resources that show the principles of Te Whāriki in action.
Publisher: Te Whāriki Online
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Understand:
Strategies for action:
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Recognise and respond to an asthma attackShow suggestions for Recognise and respond to an asthma attack
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Review your policies and proceduresShow suggestions for Review your policies and procedures
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Develop inclusive systemsShow suggestions for Develop inclusive systems
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Create inclusive learning environmentsShow suggestions for Create inclusive learning environments
- Support participation
- Identify asthma triggers
- Plan safe trips and excursions
- Asthma awareness years 1-13
- Asthma awareness early learning settings
