Today, we did a full day of papier mâché and writing. It was a very busy day! I was impressed with how little mess there was on the floor, and I apologize for any mâché that came home on faces or in hair.
Watching how calm the students were while doing the art project, I was reminded of how important sensory play is. We have learned lots about it at some recent professional days, and there is endless research about how important this is for brain development. Sensory play is basically a 'buzz word' for letting kids play with their hands. It can be anything as simple as water. As a child, I remember getting to play in the sink with the leftover coffee grounds for what seemed like hours. It could be as simple as that! Squeeze balls from the dollar store, or any fidget toys works great too! As your children get older, it's so important to remember that this type of play is just as important for their development as reading and writing.
We will be making fidgets in class, and we will be talking about how to use them to help us learn, and also to help calm us down if we are feeling upset or agitated.
If you're looking for something to make at home, you can try this space-related goo! http://www.two-daloo.com/night-sky-activities-preschool-galaxy-slime-borax-free/
Happy playing!
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