There is never a shortage of ideas at Botany Downs Kindergarten

It was the first day back after our Easter term break ... and Archie arrived towing a box. What could that box possibly be used for? We would just have to wait and see. Before long a plan had hatched ... and what a plan it was too! The plan was to tow the box with a bike. With a rope firmly tied between the two and the passengers on board the plan was put to the test. Initially the box would not budge ... and neither would the passengers! What could be done? Lots of animated discussion took place and it was decided that some would hop out and push. In no time the box began to slide along the ground, around the corner and down the hill. What a ride! What great ideas! What great problem solving!

Transforming play

Making potions

An interest in colour mixing has evolved into the making of potions.  Day after day new potions are created through the mixing of colours.  Todayʻs potion was very, very black!

The inspiration continues

After Joel created his rocket a couple of weeks ago we have noticed that there has been an immense interest in the creation of rockets.  Sophieʻs rocket is just one example.

Caelan, the drummer

Caelan, for ages, I have been trying to load this awesome video of you drumming onto the blog.  Very early on in your time with us we noticed that you liked to drum ... on anything.  We searched our storeroom and were able to put together this stunning drum kit.  What a competent drummer you are.

Experimentation with sound

Emily, today I recorded this short video of you exploring sound through the use of daily house hold items. I spotted you tapping away on some plates and a metal fruit bowl and was very impressed with the musical arrangement you had created. We have discussed the possibility of setting up a group of house hold items on a string and may have a go at this tomorrow. Well done Emily fantastic creativity!

Providing provocation

In an emergent curriculum we never know just where a day will take us. On this occasion Joel was eager to Google search rockets, develop a plan and proceed to build one. Having had lots of experience making things with large pieces of cardboard Joel just knew where he wanted to start ... with lots of cardboard and cellotape. Just a smidgen of help was needed to keep it in a circle while the cellotape was applied. Within a short time a group of interested onlookers had formed, asking questions about how they could make one too. The discussion led to the construction of a second rocket. There was just one problem ... where were they going to get the fire from? Trudi led the boys on a tour of the resources to find a suitable medium. Finally, red paper was decided upon and attached to the bottom of the rocket. I wonder what additions and modifications will be made on Monday? Joel, thank you for sharing your ideas.