Reception build a paddling pool!

It has been a hot few weeks at school and today Reception decided to build a paddling pool! Before we started we talked about the materials we would need and how we were going to construct the sides. There was a lot of thought over how we could stop the water escaping! 

Time to build! The child showed fantastic reciprocity skills as they collaborated to build the pool. The was much discussion over how to lay the bricks and how high to build the sides. Once the children had added the tarpaulin they realised it was not going to stay in place. The children quickly put their heads together to secure the tarpaulin with bricks. Although the children had lots of fun we were sure to discuss the safety aspects of being around water and the children are all aware that to stay safe there must be an adult present if they are going to construct a pool. 

A lovely activity in the warm weather, also provided an incredible learning opportunity. With many areas of learning being covered including communication and language, physical development and PSED. Lucas and Zoe even went on to build their own mini paddling pool. 

"We need more bricks, the sides are not high enough!" Danny 

"Let's use the hose to fill up the pool." Lidia 

"Can we do this everyday?" Zuriel