Rainy day fun.

Today because it was raining outside and a little bit colder than usual, we noticed a lot more children inside which lifted the volume levels as children excitedly played and talked to each other about their weekend. 

After a period of time Heather decided it would be a good idea to set up a group game that would allow the children to Mahi tahi/ work together. It wasn't long before we had made a net and got a balloon ready to play volleyball.

After the rules had been explained we began playing in teams, working together and perservering with a new game. Children found it a little tricky to just pat the balloon instead of catching it. 

Having this game set up allowed the children a place inside to use some physical energy in a controlled and safe environment, as they played the children tested their skills at taking turns, hand eye coordination, spatial awareness as they watched out for their team mates when trying to get the balloon over the net and having fun with friends.