Being open to suggestions and ideas, we could explore various items and continue building these creations using different materials.
This month, the children took part in a flower-potting activity that supported learning through hands-on exploration and imaginative play. Jessica introduced flower pots along with brightly coloured flowers made from popsicle sticks, inviting the children to explore the materials in their own ways. The children carefully placed different colours and types of flowers into their pots, inserting the popsicle sticks into the small holes at the bottom. As they “planted” their flowers, they confidently named colours such as green and yellow and used words like “more” when they noticed empty spaces that could be filled, demonstrating emerging language and communication skills.
The activity also encouraged fine motor development as the children used their fingers to grasp, control, and insert the sticks with intention and focus. As the experience continued, some children experimented further by flipping the pots upside down and placing the flowers inside instead of through the holes, showing curiosity, problem-solving, and flexible thinking as they explored different possibilities. This meaningful activity supported the children’s cognitive development, creativity, and independence. Future experiences could build on this learning by introducing counting the flowers, matching colours, and offering different-sized pots and materials to encourage early numeracy skills, deeper exploration, and imaginative expression.
