Pine cones make great paint brushes because they create an interesting pattern and are really messy! The children have also been using the mirror trays to look at a collection of natural items, like sticks and crunchy leaves. They like to lean over to see their own reflection amongst the objects too!
Links to new EYFS:
Expressive art and design.
Birth to three – babies, toddlers and young children will be learning to:
Explore different materials, using all their senses to investigate them. Manipulate and play with different materials.
Understanding the world
Birth to three – babies, toddlers and young children will be learning to:
- Explore materials with different properties
Personal, social and emotional development
Birth to three – babies, toddlers and young children will be learning to:
- Play with increasing confidence on their own and with other children, because they know their key person is nearby and available.