It's funny how empty boxes and containers are such a wonderful source of learning! All sort of shapes and sizes for the children to stack, line up, balance and explore.
The children had fun using shapes in a range of activities in which there were plenty of opportunities to use shape names as well as use words such as long, short, tall, straight, flat.
AN INDUSTRIOUS FRIDAY AFTERNOON
The children all said they felt tired this afternoon, but it didn't stop them working hard. It was very amusing to watch and listen to them as they chatted away like a senior citizens' knitting circle! This was a self chosen activity that really developed well with the children coming up with imaginative ideas of what they were creating, as well as good fine motor skills practice.
AND WHAT ABOUT OUTDOORS THIS WEEK?
The weather may have been wet, cold and windy but for three and four year olds it simply gives even more exciting learning opportunities!
Muddy water with added leaves, twigs and stones engaged these children for a long time and many things were "washed"!
It has been especially pleasing to see the children building friendships and hearing them developing their imaginative play through wonderful storylines - there were many monster chases and children being captured and freed this week!