At BestStart Pyes Pa, we embrace the magic of the 16 Areas of Play in everything we do for our tamariki!
On a delightful sunny morning, we transformed our space into a vibrant water wonderland filled with bubbles and colourful cut-out pool noodles. The excitement was palpable as the tamariki eagerly scooped bubbles from the water, using both their hands and pool noodles. With gentle encouragement from their kaiko, the children eagerly took on the thrilling challenge of building floating towers with the pool noodles.
Their imaginations soared as they experimented with different strategies to keep their towers from toppling, pouring water to create stability or gathering materials to construct their creations step by step. This lively session became a beautiful mix of planning and perseverance, with every child diving into the challenge with infectious enthusiasm.
As they worked together, they honed their social skills, collaborating and communicating with friends amidst the splashing fun. Water play is a cherished activity at our center that supports holistic development and encourages essential milestones in a joyful manner. It focuses on learning through play and creating unforgettable memories together!
This is just one of the many exciting activities we engage in daily in the classroom.