The children shared this fabulous story about a leaf man who is blown on his adventures – they made their own leaf men. I wonder what adventures they have blown away to???
Learning through movement
First the children explored moving themselves in the rockers – which was great fun and perfect for developing their vestibular sense for balance, great for developing relationships with another child through shared laughter and joy……
…then when you have really found out what it feels like to move yourself its the perfect time to try out moving other things – how clever to know the best way round to put the cars so that they roll too. Its amazing how children learn!
This is true embodied learning
Mud, mud glorious mud
The children have played extensively in the mud kitchen this term. From our newest 2 year olds to our oldest 4 year olds there is always a learning opportunity.
Notice
- how the children use utensils to fill up the containers
- how they combine the soil and mud and other natural resources
- how they find ways of getting water – many have mastered turning the tap
- the fascination in watching the water run
- the strength they need in their shoulders and hands
- the joy and pleasure they experience
Mud play offers so much more than an indoor home corner!!
Enjoy….
Learning in the Outdoors
The children are demonstrating and developing many skills and competencies.
Take a look at how the outdoors encourages them to look intently.
Nature provides real beauty to captivate.
Look at how they concentrate
Look at how they use their whole bodies while they are playing and learning
Look at the joy they experience in nature
