Lucky for us the teachers were so excited to see it that they rearranged the classroom so we could play with it right away.
The water table has a few different parts for the children to explore. Two of the children noticed a drain and pulled to plug. Water came pouring out! Then it cascaded down.
The children noticed that the water table was filled with different nature items. Small and big tree cookies, star fish, sea shells, sticks, small wooden blocks and river rocks.
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| "They're sinking" |
The children started to build in the water. Every once in a while a wave of water would come and knock over what they were building. No one seemed to mind starting over.
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| "It's floating" |
Two children noticed that there was still water in the bucket but it wasn't coming out. They used their problem solving skills to get the water out.
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| "It's a starfish looker" |
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| "Mines a Christmas tree" |
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| "Making a boat" |
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| "what is that?" "It's this!"
It was wonderful to see all the children playing together, sharing and taking turns. A few of the children made the same comment while at play "I like how there is room for the whole class!"
~ Mrs. Thwaites
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I loved the pictures and it just warmed my heart to see all those children playing peacefully and energetically together. They have learned some pretty high end social skills already. The fact is I have sent a link to you blog to Community Playthings in the USA. This company is owned and run by a faith community and has been producing high quality furniture for children for nearly 50 years. They are considered one of the most responsible, high quality, and innovative companies of their kind. I have met many of their folk at the World Forum I have attended around the world. I wanted them to know that their furniture is appreciated and highly values by the children who have access to it. Your blog allows me to encourage them to continue their work and also their support to the world Forum. Thanks again for blogging. I love it.
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