Dear Friends and Families,
Following on from our exploration of seeds this week the children's involvement in growing things has really sparked a huge interest in our room. We have had a dirt patch set up with pots, tools, cuttings and gloves. There has been so much rich language and discussions between children relating to their gardening!
Tom: I plant some plants and fill one up with a spade.
Toby and Dougal: We're gardening.
Toby: I planting sausages...and eggs...and pineapple...and pears!
We have also used some seedpods to make imprints in clay which has been a different way of interacting with natural materials.
James W: Look... how about sticking this.. I'll bang this now and take it out and see what you did.. .da da! Look at all the spikes disappear!
Henry: It feels good.. bumpy like a pancake!
Henry: It prints!
The children are now desperate to plant some real plants in our veggie patch...so be prepared for some dirty play next week from our keen gardeners!
Many Thanks,
Emma, Pip and Amelia
