This month, the infants at RisingOaks Early Learning | St. Patrick explored a rich provocation to investigate gravity, texture, and movement through a set of three ramps. Tai prepared the ramps with different surfaces: one covered in bubble wrap, one made with tubes, and one smooth. A variety of materials were placed on the little table, such as cars, soft balls, and small stuffed animals. Zendaya was captivated as Bea supported her in standing, watching a small car roll down the ramp, and then repeating the motion with excitement pushing the car back and forth, as well as strengthening her hand-eye coordination and balance. Paxton pressed a metal ball along the bubble-wrap ramp, putting pressure on the ramp to pop the bubbles, while Habiba was delighted in placing balls through the tube ramp, watching them disappear and reappear as she explored object permanence. Vihana placed one of her favourite stuffed animals on the top of a ramp and when it didn’t slide, she gently moved it up and down like a slide, showing creativity and problem-solving. Jason practiced rolling a small car and then noticed a rattle in the play kitchen. Then, he picked it up and then returned to the ramp to place it carefully at the top, demonstrating intentionality, and willingness to explore new ideas. Through these simple and meaningful actions, the infants engaged in early scientific thinking while exploring gravity and movement, sensory exploration as they felt the textures and put the objects on it. Fine and gross motor developed as they explored pushing, pressing and balancing.