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Messy is best! (Messy play - Korihori pōrehe)
Messy is best! (Messy play - Korihori pōrehe) At Beststart Parkland's, we believe letting nga tamariki explore through all of their senses provides great learning. We the Kaiako, provide opportunities for nga tamariki to explore using all of their senses in a fun way. We provide water play, slime, foam, gloop, sand play and many other experiences every week. Messy play material's provide satisfying sensory experiences, that can stimulate emotional well-being in nga tamariki. Messy play experiences are often enjoyed as a group and they support the Contribution strand by providing opportunities for children to work with and alongside others. Exploring through messy play supports learning across all the strands of Te Whāriki. In particular, messy play supports the Communication strand, where children discover and develop different ways to be creative and expressive. Messy play might also support children's development in the Exploration strand, where children gain confidence in and control of their own bodies, including active exploration with all the senses and the use of tools, materials and equipment to extend skills. Early childhood is a time to learn through play, we provide nga tamariki the opportunities to do this in many ways in our centre.