Light tables have been something I have seen in big schools, libraries and the odd play centre. Having a simple home made one has given Cakes and I the opportunity to experiment and get messy with it. Salt as been the most enjoyable (and messiest) resource we have used on it so far. Using the salt was fun for sensory play and gave Cakes the time to make marks and patterns with her hands. Adding playdough cutters was a fun mark making resource as it left a clear picture outline for the light to seep through. As this is best used in a dark room or at night it was a great activity to bring out one night when Princess S was visiting. I was pleased to see some team work and turn taking emerge through their play. The conversation between the girls was about shapes, pictures, texture and possibilities. |
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