Messy play is still a favourite here at KIDSPACE. Yesterday I made the cornflour and water gloop mixture, with purple dye. Within seconds of pouring it onto the table, Jack, Taneesha and Maia were sliding their hands through it. I sat down along side the children and explored the gloop with them. Ruby and Thadeus also joined the table at this time. 'Wow this stuff is cool", said Ruby. "This is the stuff that is hard and then goes soft and runny aye" said Jack. It was great to see the children initating interactions between themselves, particulary the 4 year olds, Jack and Ruby. They included Taneesha, Maia and Thadeus by talking to them about what they were doing, as well as being a role model. A favourite thing they like to do with the gloop is to grab a handful and then hold their hands up and let it drip from their hands on to the table. Jack started doing this, and everyone else followed. Ruby started a game by catching everyone elses gloop drips from their hands, and then everyone else joined in. Maia was really enjoying the feel of it, particulary smothering her hands with it and letting them soak in it. A fun time had by all, including myself!
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