Kindercraft in the Kidzone
FREE interactive sensory area for toddlers and their parents, lots of things to touch and feel, hand and foot printing, putty, sand, water and of course some craft activities for the children to take home. Kids are invited to “Paint the park” amongst the trees.
By giving children messy play opportunities, we give them the opportunity to explore materials fully. Messy play is also enjoyable; we have only to look at children freely exploring water and paint to see their enjoyment and, as the Primary Strategy document Excellence and Enjoyment (DFES 2003) stresses, enjoyment is a good thing and something to aspire to and encourage in all early years settings.
Under the SA Curriculum Standards, they believe an environment rich in sensory experiences, young children use their curiosity to explore, discover and construct understandings. Play experiences with sand, water, mud, clay, paint, natural materials, fabrics and objects invite children to touch, feel, observe, listen, smell, discover, enjoy and learn
Working together on a project encourages team work and positive bonding. Nowadays parents can be too busy to spend a whole hour interacting with their child. At splodge kindercraft workshops, the projects are designed to include a 5% element which has to be done by an adult. This ensures the parent and child have to work together. We encourage positive learning and actively make use of materials to stimulate the senses.
Kindercraft classes start up on the 9th Feb 2010 at Melbourne Street and Glenelg. These classes are full of art, crafts, sensory learning and games. An ideal way to develop the senses and fine and major motor skills whilst spending some quality time with a parent/carer.
Full details on the website www.kindercraft.com.au
