I have been overwhelmed by the interest in my blog and it has not even launched yet! We have reached people as far as Canada so far! As a thank you, I thought I would share two ideas that have been created. Both ideas are based on the theme of sensory exploration and imagination and link in with OFSTED’s guidelines of outstanding and best practice! 

 

Heuristic play baskets:

These simple, cheap and beautiful baskets can be created so easily and look so amazing! Heuristic play is so important in the sensory development of all children from babies to pre-schoolers. My pre-school room has recently undergone a massive transformation and this is the latest addition to our classroom! The children will adore exploring and investigating. It’s important to remember that during a heuristic play session, adults should step back (and supervise of course) and allow children to create their own play! Excuse the black lines, this was copied from my phone! Normal posts will full size!

 

Goldilocks and the three bears porridge play:

This fun and imaginative activity proved very popular with our pre-schoolers. The children had really enjoyed reading the classic story that week and after a quick hunt for 3 bears, 3 bowls and some porridge oats, a wonderful sensory experience was born! The children loved the smell, texture and appeal of this tactile substance and enjoyed reenacting the story! 

This is just a quick snapshot into what is to come on “Playdough, Paint and Pencils” and I hope it has excited you!