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Tent Day in Preschool


The Three and Four-Year-Old Class spent a morning recently under the tables, as sheets transformed the tables into quiet, attractive hide-away. Table-top toys, became under-table toys.

 

Waiting for the children to arrive:








The children entered the room very quietly and seemingly in awe of how their classroom had been transformed.

 
It took a few moments for the children to take in the new arrangement. They soon crawled under a table of choice and from that point onward spent time visiting each makeshift tent with excitement and anticipation of what was mysteriously awaiting them. The children took turns and adjusted their play to make room for more friends. Some children spent a very long while under one specific tent, while others hurriedly went from one tent to another.
 
 
 



 

 
 
 
 
A colourful table cloth was placed on the floor for snack-time. This small change of routine turned out to be very enticing to the preschoolers. Everyone loves a picnic!
 
 
After morning tidy-up, reading time took place under the tents as well.
 
 




 


Warm lighting in the A-frame tent made for a cozy reading area:




A fun morning was had by the children in both classes. It was very enjoyable for us, the teachers, to witness the children's excitement and pleasure.


We look forward to having another tent day in the future. A fun extension may be to have the children set up the tents on their own this time.

 

Barbi

 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 

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