Nursery World - Talking sense

Let children get in touch with their senses by making things to feel, sniff, hear and view in the outdoor area. Miranda Walker starts with easily accessible resources children may well be more alert to their senses when they're outdoors. You can stimulate them, and transform your club's outside area, with these fun activities.

children may well be more alert to their senses when they're outdoors. You can stimulate them, and transform your club's outside area, with these fun activities.

LIGHT FANTASTIC MOBILES

These mobiles reflect the light and provide a glistening focal point that spins in the breeze.

You will need:

* Unwanted CDs * Nylon thread * Silver foil * Resources for hanging mobiles (see below)

What to do:

1 Collect some unwanted CDs. Scrap stores often have them, or ask parents to bring some in. Unwanted promotional CDs often come in the post and or attached to magazines. You can make a small mobile with four or five CDs, or a giant one using many more.

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