Mark making in the sand

Two 2 year olds are involved in parallel play in a sand pit at nursery. During this sensory play they experiment with the properties of the sand and mark making. A practitioner is on hand to support their learning.

Good for looking at:

• Mark making
• Sensory play
• Fine motor skills
• Understanding the world
• Effective adult support

   

Notice

• What cues can you see that show what the children are interested in? (Look out for non-verbal and body language as well as spoken language)
• How are the children learning?
• Which areas of development, engagement and characteristics of learning can you observe?
• How does the adult support the children’s learning?
• How do the materials provided support the children’s learning?