We've had so much fun this week getting messy and exploring different materials and substances. Sensory play is so important for children as it helps to develop their fine motor skills and also helps to develop connections between the brain and different experiences, evaluating and forming conclusions along the way. We made our own gloop, which gave the children the chance to ask questions and make group decisions about how much water or cornflour they would need to create the right consistency. They experimented with different amounts of each and then added food colouring to see how the colour changed. One colour was not enough, so colour mixing was also explored and further experimentation and analysis was needed to find the right colour. Above all, it was lots of fun and very messy (sorry about the T-shirts!).
This week we also spent time watching each others' stories and thought about how they made us feel in our K1 Film Festival. We talked about how to give feedback and the importance of being respectful. In addition we talked about how to accept a compliment if one is given to us. The children were so engaged when watching their friends' stories and I was so proud with how kindly they gave each other feedback.
This week, Sophie and Haruto received Learner Profile certificates in assembly. Sophie received hers for being knowledgeable and Haruto received his for being a communicator. Well done, Sophie and Haruto!