Dinos & Pumpkins - FAS T/Th Class

Last week in our classroom, we had a gourd and pumpkin store for children to explore. Close to it was a dinosaur set-up. At first, the children were taking turns buying the pumpkins and being the cashier. But towards the end of free play time, the dinosaurs started buying pumpkins from the store.

Mateo brought the dinosaur to the store and bought a pumpkin from Aiden. Mateo said “My dinosaur wants to buy some pumpkins”. Aiden replied with “How many?”. Mateo then said “Just one”.

Mateo & Loen brought more dinosaurs to buy more pumpkins and gourds.

Mateo said that the dinosaurs are buying pumpkins to decorate their Halloween Party. The dinosaurs bought all the pumpkins and gourds. Mateo and Loen lined up all the dinosaurs and the pumpkins and gourds. Once they were done, the party started.

When Mateo and Loen were done with their Halloween party, Lalita and Era brought the dinosaurs, pumpkins and gourds to the store. This time the store did not only sell pumpkins and gourds but also dinosaurs.

It was very interesting to see how the children combined the various materials and toys around the different set-ups in the classroom in their play and how their play unfolded. Giving more uninterrupted time for free play, allows children’s imagination and understanding of the world manifest in their own play.

Until next time,

Patricia

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