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<\/a><\/p>\nTinkering is a playful way to explore or solve problems through the direct experience, experimentation and discovery with materials and tools. The children decided what they would like to make \u201cI am going to make a couch\u201d \u00a0\u201cmine will be a windmill\u201d. \u00a0As with every activity, children\u2019s ability and engagement can vary. Some of the children are confident to use the hammer and nails . We were also able to use the wood glue to add on some of the smaller loose parts. The children were very engaged and worked well together discussing their ideas and sharing the tools and resources. Article 12 – You have the right to be listened to and taken seriously.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Today we have been looking at some of the loose parts around the tinker table and what we could create with them. We placed our favourite pieces into a tray and decided we would use the hammer, nails and wood glue. Tinkering is a playful way to explore or solve problems through the direct experience, … Continue reading Creative thinking at the tinker table !<\/span>
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\nThe children were very happy and proud of their creations. We look forward to adding in more loose parts and resources to expand our knowledge and building skills.<\/p>\n