Exploring maths and science concepts

Exploring the plants using all of our senses

Exploring the processes of digging, planting and picking.

The opening and closing motion of cutting with scissors helps children develop the small muscles in their hands otherwise known as fine motor skills.

Junk modelling, loose parts play or heuristic play all work on the principle that non-directive materials support a greater degree of flexible behaviour and as such support innovation and creativity.

Small world play offers so much to children for enriching their language, imaginative play and storytelling skills.

Light tables can be used for literacy, math, music, writing, and science

Sensory play supports language development, cognitive growth, motor skills, problem solving skills, and social interaction.

Sensory – feeling various textures, squishy, bubbly and hearing the popping noise. Hand and eye coordination. Fine motor skills development. Sense of achievement and pride. Experimenting with shapes and space. Shape recognition.