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Cloud County Community College Early Childhood Resource & Referral Agency
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The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool
Sand and Water
Presented By: Lindsey Smith, Early Childhood Specialistwww.cloud.edu/childcare
888-527-8680
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ObjectivesConnect sand and water
experiences to child development.Discuss open and focused
exploration of sand and water.Discuss appropriate learning
environments for sand and water play.
Understand how to support children’s learning through sand and water play.
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The Creative Curriculum®Fundamental Beliefs
Building a trusting relationship with each childProviding responsive, individualized careCreating environments that support and encourage explorationEnsuring children’s safety and healthDeveloping partnerships with familiesObserving and documenting children’s development in order to
plan for each child and the groupRecognizing the importance of social/emotional developmentAppreciating cultural, family, and individual differencesTaking advantage of every opportunity to build a foundation for
lifelong learningSupporting dual language learnersIncluding children with disabilities in all aspects of the
program
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The Foundation: Theory and ResearchDevelopmentally Appropriate
PracticesTheoretical Influences
Abraham MaslowT. Berry Brazelton and Stanley
GreenspanErik EriksonJean PiagetLev Vygotsky
The Creative Curriculum®
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Part I: How Sand & Water Play Promote Development •Sand and water are natural materials•Open and Focused Exploration of sand and water enhance a child’s development•Sand and water experiences are more than just sensory experiences•What does sand and water look like to you?
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Observing Sand and Water: Focused ExplorationPurpose of Focused Exploration
Give children opportunities to investigate specific questions in depth
Give children support, materials, and time to deepen explorationPrinciples of Focused Exploration
Exploration has a specific focus (water flow, water change, sink/float)
Outdoor experiences used to heighten awarenessBooks and visiting experts will stimulate interestTwo and three-dimensional representation used to support
reflectionTalking about specific experiences and relating them to science,
nature, etc.
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Observing Sand and Water: Focused Exploration
In small groups:Explore the properties of plain
water.What happens when you add
drops of food coloring?What happens when liquid soap
is added?How did the water change?
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Observing Sand and Water: Open Exploration
Purpose of Open ExplorationGive children opportunities to wonder, notice, and exploreGive children support, materials, and time to explore
Principles of Open Exploration:Introduce children to exploring and playing with water
Engage-talk about experiences Explore-freedom to choose exploration or not Reflect-ask about experiences
Ongoing exploration and reflections Introduce new materials Acknowledge water play…ask probing questions Encourage reluctant water playing by using walkabouts
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Sand and Water: More Than Just A Sensory Experience!Social/emotional Development
Creating a structure with othersSoothing an agitated childEmotional expression through play
Physical DevelopmentFine motor strengthHand-eye coordinationGross motor strength through
carrying
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Sand and Water: More Than Just A Sensory Experience!
Cognitive DevelopmentScientific exploration (open and focused)Observation, classification, comparison,
measurement, capacity, volumeProblem-solvingUnderstanding texture, dry » wet/wet »
dryCause and effect
Language DevelopmentDescriptive words (grainy, wet, shallow,
sprinkle, etc.)Literacy skills (writing letters in the sand)Question and answer with caregiver
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Part I SummaryChildren enjoy playing with sand and water.Children can use both open and focused
exploration to learn more about sand and water.
Props allow children to experiment more with sand and water, thus promoting each area of their development.
Caregivers should interact during sand and water play to promote learning and development.
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Part II: Creating an Environment for Sand and Water Play•Sand and water play should be offered both indoors and outdoors.•Offering sand indoors provides children with a more controlled environment, while offering it outdoors allows for less structured play.•The best way to identify an appropriate sand and water environment is through the eyes of a child.
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Setting Up the Sand and Water AreaWhere
Near a water sourceOn washable floor or an area that an be easily covered
MaterialsSand and water table, Rubbermaid binWater (room temp. or warm)Sand (finely textured white sand that is sterilized is
recommended)Smocks (if necessary)Tools (droppers, rakes, funnels, measuring cups,
scoops, sponges, shells, feathers, egg beaters, buckets, etc.)
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Part II SummarySand and water play should occur within
close proximity to one another.The sand and water area should be inviting to
young children and materials should be accessible.
Rotate materials to maintain the interests of the children.
Sand and water play can be messy and the best environment is one that has easy access to supplies to clean up-even child-sized so the children can help with clean up.
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Section III: How Teachers Support Children’s Learning•Children will go through different stages as they explore sand and water
•Teachers should respond appropriately to support learning and development
•Children will approach sand and water experiences by using their senses to become more familiar with the purpose of the materials being used.
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Three Developmental Stages of Sand and Water Play
Functional Play (Exploratory Stage)Use senses to become familiarSensory experiences lead to acquired information
Constructive PlayAcquired information and knowledge are appliedActivities are more intentional
Dramatic PlayExtension to constructive playExperimentation with what works vs. what doesn’tChildren use imaginations to incorporate sociodramatic
elements
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The Teacher’s RoleUse sand and water observations to assess
developmental areasWhile observing, consider:
Are props being used for dramatic play or to conduct experiments?
Does the child play alone or with others?Is play being offered indoors and outdoors?Does the child select their desired props/materials
or are they already out?Support children during sand and water play by
asking questions and interacting with individual children and the entire group.
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ActivityMake predictions about shapes that may or
may not float.Use modeling clay to create a shape that you
believe will float.Test buoyancy of the shapes you have made
in the water tubs.Note what shapes float and what shapes
don’t.
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Objectives for Sand and Water PlayA rich activity helps children of
various developmental stages to work on objectives.
Reflection of your observations during sand and water play reveal how to create a rich activity.
What investigative experience can you offer to enhance completion of developmental goals and objectives?
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Section III SummaryUse observation to guide learning and
understanding.Follow-up observations with reflection about the
activities offered.Are they engaging children?Do they promote all areas of development?Do they allow for provider-child interaction?
Use rich activities to provide the best opportunities for learning at various levels.
Support children’s learning through interaction, engaging in play, asking questions, encouraging exploration