Kids are experimenting with new vessels for pouring in the sand table. The wooden stand is a place to mount these vessels, if children wish, and also has a stopper that can be added to block the flow of sand or removed to allow the sand to pour out. Children have combined all of these elements in unique and interesting ways as they explore them.
We had putty out on the sensory table. On the first day, kids worked to combine two colors of putty. After they had been combined, we added scissors and pizza cutters to use with the putty. It is always fascinating to watch how the putty stretches and drips. One child even made a picture of a face for others to try to make out of putty.
Using stencils at table time has inspired more stencil use during the school day.
Children have worked with partners and independently in order to create the complex and interesting constructions that have graced both our block rug and our tabletops.
