When it comes to finding a material that will appeal to all babies and toddlers, water has natural advantages, says Jennie Lindon
When the rain came back this autumn, I was outside trying to negotiate the dips in the pavement without getting my feet wet when I saw a toddler with his father just ahead of me. The young boy was fully kitted out in brightly coloured wellingtons, mackintosh and rain hat. He was positively bouncing with joy. He went into the shallow puddles with feet full down, and then experimented by going in on tippy-toe. With a short run-up, the toddler went for the more exciting dips with both feet together. His father was patient and they worked their way along the street, splashing as they went. The whole scene was a lovely reminder of how much young children enjoy water. They like it in any form, so long as they can access it hands-on, or in this case, wellies-on.
Register now to continue reading
Thank you for visiting Nursery World and making use of our archive of more than 35,000 expert features, subject guides, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Unlimited access to news and opinion
-
Email newsletter providing activity ideas, best practice and breaking news
Already have an account? Sign in here
