The transition from winter to spring is always a very messy
one, particularly on our beloved playground. The children love the mud – the
teachers and the parents are maybe not so enamored. However, I do love a lot of
the learning and teamwork that springs from our natural play area. For example,
this week, with all the snow gone and the ditches filled with water, the
children have been busy creating dams.
Making a homemade dam can help children learn lots of
scientific concepts, like the physics of water flow and water pressure. There
are roles for everyone – “gunk” collectors (yes, that is a real job), water
scoopers, diggers, engineers, and testers. The conversations, teamwork, and
high-fives are very sweet to hear and see.
Thank you, parents, for being so patient with all the mud
coming home on boots and coats. Hang in there! Know that your children are busy
learning a lot, and having so much fun – it is all worth it in the end.
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