So much investigating at the light table

Better to illuminate than merely to shine...

~ Thomas Aquinas ~ 

The children's wonder is illuminated at the light table with...

Tadpoles

 

A Zoomie lens and a wasp nest

Worms

 

and measuring tools

and pencils and paper for recording data

and tools for investigating

 

 

and a computer for close up research.

 

 

Shaving cream and coloured water

Sea shells from a far away ocean

 

Zoom, Zoom, A Learning Kaboom!

The children are zooming in on their investigations at the light table.

We've taken out the 'Zoomie' microscope!

 

Tissue Paper Creations

Our children are very creative when it comes to the arts. Take a look at the creations they made with just some tissue paper and wire.

Creations on our light table

So many materials find their way to the light table. Many times, the teachers provoke thinking by setting something up at the beginning of the day. We are always excited when the children carry their own thinking out and add materials, become inspired by what the teachers have done or come up with ideas that are fresh and original.

In other words, we are always excited to see everything that happens at the light table!

Spot the math.

Spot the literacy.

What would you do with the materials?

Playing with the children and following their lead is a fantastic way to encourage the learner.