Room 8 are continuing to learn about Edinburgh through play.  In the literacy cosy corner we used our imaginations to write some exciting postcards to our friends and family about our trip to Edinburgh.  In the role play area we pretended to be tourists and information guides. At the creative station we looked at some optical illusions and then created some of our own to share with our grown ups. Meanwhile, at the investigation area we located some famous landmarks on maps of Edinburgh. The children at the construction area designed and created an object to help them travel across the River Leith. There were lots of great ideas ranging from boats and bridges to planes. Lastly, the children at the malleable area were experimenting with slime. To investigate solids and liquids. Here are some pictures…