Natural cement

I made some natural cement for the children to explore

it's made from (1-part flour) (1-part sand) and a little bit of water so it makes a paste, once it dries it goes hard. I transfered it into a container, Oliver was a little unsure of it at first because

it looks a funny colour, he looked inside the container then poked the cement with his

fingers. This provides a fun sensory experience for the children, the children can also make their own gardens or little roads with the cement. As it was a new texture they just checked it out first, next time they may come up with other ideas of how it could be used as they become more familiar with this natural cement.

It's so important for children to have experiences where they can actively explore, experiment, try things out as these are very valuable ways for them to learn

Tamara