Sorry I didn’t proofread this post before entering it…SHOULD READ There is so MUCH (not music) LEARNING going on…and that should be sand WALL (not Walk) although a sand walk may be a new idea to explore! They make a super safety net for any new practitioners out there, for supporting continuous provisions with children's water play.

Once we've enjoyed it as a water wall for a bit I can't wait to try it with some grain- I think the girls will love it!Interestingly, the children opted for the animal tubes most of all from a range of materials offered. I had foam-covered wire, soft anodised wire, brightly coloured plastic washing line and velcro straps available for children to use – all of which are reusable and many children can learn to use.

To regain access, please make sure that cookies and JavaScript are enabled before reloading the page. As I've already mentioned the bulk of the resources for this water wall came from the Ikea Skadis range. Edit- having played with our water wall all summer I noticed some of the acrylic coating was coming off from around the holes.Physical challenges develop coordination and balance skills, whilst providing the perfect environment for interactive social play. Extremely durable, UV stable ensuring it will not fade in sunshine, it is unaffected by moisture and will not delaminate.

Both the water wall and the sand wall were easy to make and they provide hours of entertainment and fun! Develop Problem Solving - Move the guttering and hang it in different places to develop problem solving skills. Use our Early Years Water Activities to expand learning in some unexpected but very rewarding directions. It has been proven that play-based learning allows children to pick up on key elements of educational practices.

We are delighted, the yard looks beautiful and our children are happier and fitter than ever before! They're perfect for reinforcing your science and investigation topics and finding new ways to use your equipment. SUSTAINABLY SOURCED FSC-CERTIFIED WOOD: This product is crafted using wood from forests certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), ensuring responsible and eco-friendly sourcing practices.

To do this I tied a piece of elastic onto a bucket, threaded it over the roll holder and tied the other end to the bottom of the pegboard through one of the holes. It’s a good idea to have something at the bottom to catch the water so it can be recycled through the water wall. This expansive EYFS Water Area Classroom Set Up Pack can cover all of your children's water wall ideas needs.This is based on psychology of children believing they are playing, however, they simply learning naturally.