NATURE DOUGH!
We like mixing our resources here and feel strongly that it it brings new learning and interest to familiar activities. play dough is one of those very activities that can…
A DAY OF MAKING! CREATIVITY AND FUTURE ENGINIERS
Visiting our favourite play centre again and today they had several activities on offer with a focus on building and creating! The first challenge was to build a fidget spinner out…
DUPLO – ENCLOSURES AND DESIGNATED AREAS.
Following on with the love of Duplo and the learning experiences that are being created through our play, I thought this post was a must for sharing. One little child making…
DIGGER CONSTRUCTION SITE TUFF TRAY
I used: PebblesInsides of till receipt rollsSandpapergreen scarfPine conesArtificial Grass off cuts/ samplesSmall world digger setI set up a play tray for my little ones today. The interest of one of…
DUPLO – MATHS
Duplo has been this weeks favourite and it is being used in all sorts of interesting ways. This activity was something I planned and set up for St Patrick's Day.…
DUPLO – IN THE ZONE!
"J" is quite a gentle lad who finds it tricky to mix with others. He often seems overwhelmed by people and noise. The Duplo seems to have brought him out…
CONSTRUCTION FOR A BOY WHO LOVES VEHICLES!
On my mission to engage little "J" in something other than his cars and garage I thought I would try the cars with the building blocks!He loves to make wheels…
MATHS – EXPLORING SHAPE AND SIZE WITH WEDGE BLOX
These wedge blox are a daily favorite for all ages of children in my setting. I love to watch as the children take the towers apart and then try to…
LINKING CUBES
The children really seem to enjoy these coloured blocks. I found them for a good price online and thought it might be a good way to turn the interest in…
BOTTLE TOPS CONSTRUCTION!
We have many bottle tops in our loose parts station and they are something that gets used a lot!This week I have been adding mirrors to our loose part play…