LADYWELL

9.3.18

In celebration of World Book Day we put out some baskets filled with a story book and some toys to support the children to retell the story and further develop their own imaginative ideas. Many children have shown great interest in the books and toys provided and we have observed children deeply involved in their imaginative play.

The books have also been used well by children as they have looked at them on their own or shared them with others.

Children have engaged particularly well with the stories written by Julia Donaldson and are developing an awareness of what an author is.

The programmable Beebots have been used by some children at their group time. The buttons dictate what direction the Beebot goes and how far. It is quite tricky and requires deep thought.

Shops and shopping have become an topic of interest. Staff provided a basket with a till, some real money and a shopping basket and the children then decided where to set up shop. The blocks were chosen by some as an ideal place to design and build a shop, loose parts providing the items to be bought. Signs were created and shopping lists written.