The Nest (1R)

Corrigan,

Water play and the outdoors

We believe the environment is one of the best teachers and what better way to learn than by having fun with water.

The Nest children were invited to engage in water play this week. As a sensory experience, it stimulates your child’s senses and encourages them to play, investigate, create and explore through lifting, pouring, carrying and splashing.

Water play can be a wonderfully calming, therapeutic activity. Many children enjoy the soothing touch of water and the sensory stimulation that it offers Focusing on one gentle and repetitive activity such as scooping, sieving, or running their hands through the water can really help a child to relax and unwind.

Some lively splashing is also a great outlet for pent-up energy, allowing kids to let off steam, have fun, laugh, play, and be happy all while forming social connections with their peers.

We took the water trough outside to help the children cool down during the warm weather. No matter the season, outdoor environments afford unique and abundant opportunities for children to engage in play based learning and sensory activities, which is critical for their developing brains. Outdoor experiences can provide an opportunity to explore, discover and appreciate the natural world, as well as be active, strengthen fine and gross motor movement skills, test physical limits and get messy.

Time spent outdoors is an important part of the daily program for all children.