Hockey continues to be popular at kindergarten and there was plenty of interest when we brought out the ice hockey set for the first time in the afternoon. It was well utilised by the tamariki inside. Eye hand co-ordination was tested as the tamariki had a go at trying to hit the balls. Sometimes they rolled under shelves and lots of problem solving was used to figure out how to reach them. Turns out the curved blade is perfect for fishing the ball out! This links in with our current group planning to encourage more problem solving with this age group.
For some children this was a new experience but they bravely gave it a go. This shows our afternoon children can take risks with their learning. By being brave, they can be actively involved, discover and explore something new. They learn it's ok to make mistakes when learning but through humour, fun and persisting, they can achieve great results. These are important habits to learn. Tino pai!
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