So many things have been happening in the Octopus Room. Slowly but surely the room has been opening up. I start with my classroom available for play and exploration but with limited items and activities. The reason for that is because I follow the approach of Responsive Classroom. That means I have centers "closed" (reading environmental print-STOP signs) until we have a guided discovery. With a guided discovery the children get to hear procedures/rules of the center, how to or possible ways to play, and of course time to explore with limited peers and an adult present.
The sensory table has finally been opened! Inside are uncooked noodles with a variety of sizes and shapes. Pipe cleaners are also provided in order to provide a unique way to practice lacing (fine motor) skills.
It was really tricky making such neat "bracelets" and "necklaces" and not being able to take those home; thankfully Thursday (today) we made bracelets by lacing beads onto a pipe cleaner that DID get to come home! Hopefully your child got to show off their new jewelry!
My little Octopi not only are getting practice with fine motor skills during play; they are also getting practice with cooperative play within the center, and name recognition (finding their name in order to sign up to play in the center)!
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