Loose Parts: Volcanoes, Rollercoasters, Castles and Vets

This week the Reception children have been to far away lands, volcanic islands, fun fairs and other wonderful imaginary places. Building castles for Princes and Princesses, enthralling rollercoaster rides, and magical bridges to evade the flowing lava.

John and Zachary worked together to build a rollercoaster and excitedly spoke about trips to Southend, and the best roller coasters and bumper cars. John commented " I've been on a rollercoaster in Southend. We're making one now. The best thing at Southend is the rollercoaster." Zachary added " I don't like rollercoasters, I like bumper cars."

The children's interactions in the loose parts area have been exciting and adventurous this week. When children interact with loose parts  they enter a world of 'what if' which promotes increasing levels of creativity and imaginative play. They have been working cooperatively and socialising together as well as being physically more active.

Noah was building bridges and escaping from lava. "The floor is lava." shouted Noah, as he ran to find high ground and inviting other children to join in his game.  Ava created a dog box as she barked loudly. "I need to go to a vet." Christian, Aimen and Raima were busy building a castle and towers as  Preston travelled along a magic 'running jump' which he had made with his friends.

We can't wait to see the children's creations and where their adventures will take them next...