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Mark making in the sand

Two 2 year olds are involved in parallel play in a sand pit at nursery. During this sensory play they experiment with the properties of the sand and mark making. A practitioner is on hand to support their learning.

Good for looking at:

  • Mark making
  • Sensory play
  • Fine motor skills
  • Understanding the world
  • Effective adult support
   

Notice

  • What cues can you see that show what the children are interested in? (Look out for non-verbal and body language as well as spoken language)
  • How are the children learning?
  • Which areas of development, engagement and characteristics of learning can you observe?
  • How does the adult support the children’s learning?
  • How do the materials provided support the children’s learning?