Last week it was Newspaper...this week its Mud!!!
Our Reception class has a wonderful resource....a Mud Kitchen. Today, dressed in an all weather suit for protection, one of our Reg. blind pupils explored the Mud Kitchen with her friends.
There was lots of hands on engagement....
and investigating the texture and feel of mud.
There was also a lot of talk between friends either about the mud and the imaginative play that was sparked by the experience.
One of our important roles within the VI department is to foster and encourage this social interaction. At times this means carefully pulling back from the child to let them engage naturally with their peers and friends. The through careful observation we can see how social ties are being built and where they may need support and development.
After adding a little water to the mixture, the chef then placed the mud pie into the oven at Gas mark 8 for ten minutes!!
Ahhhhhh but did they wash up when they had finished their cooking? Perhaps that's a job for Thursday. We will be busy visiting the farm tomorrow (Wednesday). Mrs Spurr.
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