Children as young as two years, working alongside older children, learned through exploring and experimention with a range of tools and materials. Children brought prior knoweldge to the experience(s) with some demonstrating how to use tools such as screwdrivers. Some children were predicting and evaluating what materials stuck together their reasoning although others were just keen to experiment with the hammer and nails.
Whilst using the water to paint children also were learning about exploring different materials for example using sponges, brushes etc to paint with water.
As well as planned learning children also made calculated risk assessments and developed their awareness of safety as they talked about using goggles, using tools safely and appropriate ratios for the woodwork bench and ladders.
The children dicussed “steadying” the ladders and ensuring they were on a flat surface. They also offered good support to their peers and co-operated well. Their ability to problem solve was developed as was their creativity.
The tools and tool belts are available from TTS and the ladders from Cosy.
