The children have been showing a strong interest in using natural materials when playing outdoors.  To build upon this interest natural materials have been provided in the construction area.  The children have enjoyed making pictures using these materials and problem solving when trying to fit them together.  Many of them have also been telling very imaginative stories about the pictures and models they have made.

The use of natural materials is a wonderful opportunity for children to develop their imagination and their problem solving skills.  Transfering a stick or leaf into an aeroplane, horse, slide etc requires the development of higher order thinking skills.

If your child shows an interest in this at home please take photographs for us to display on our ‘Look at me learning at home’ wall.   We would love to have some updated photos, pictures etc for this wall.