Big and Little - Monday Play School : Season 249 Episode 1

Depending on their developmental level children may or may not understand the concept of opposites. This series selects one example of opposites - big and little. This is explored in concrete ways throughout the week. Each day the big and little calendar demonstrates big and little in different ways. Something big is pulled from a little hole, a big balloon is deflated to a little balloon, a little piece of folded paper is unfolded to a big piece, a spiky ball is increased in size and little creatures are found in a big garden. Growing, size, space, shapes, insects, animals, dinosaurs and difference are all discovered through art, craft, games and music. Children enjoy the nonsense of exaggerated props. One of the told stories illustrates the dilemma of getting the wrong sized clothing in a funny way children will be sure to enjoy. Presenters Karen Pang and Andrew McFarlane Peter Dasent Songs "Painting a Picture" Composer: Peter Dasent/Garth Frost Publisher: ABC Music "I have 2 eyes to see With" Composer: Traditional Publisher: ABC Music "Dig Dig Dig" Composer: Monica Trapaga Publisher: ABC Music "Alice the Camel" Composer: Mike & Michelle Jackson Publisher: ABC Music "I'd like to be Big as a Dinosaur" Composer: Alan Caswell Publisher: MCA/Gilbey Pty Ltd "We Are Family" Composer: Bernard Edwards & Nile Rodgers Publisher: Cotillion Story "Little Giant" Text & Illustrations: Simone Lia Publisher: Gullane Childrens Books 2003 Film "Going for a bush walk and Planting a Tree" (ABC Play School )