Curiosity and Confidence

Since we have been spending so much time talking about things from nature, the playground has come to life with all sorts of fresh offerings. Elle found a small red "apple" but didn't know where it came from. Finally, Charlie spotted a plant with tons of red "apples".  The children had a conversation about the plant and what it was. After deciding it was not an apple  tree and we cannot eat them, the children were still inspired by them and set about collecting the ones on the ground. Later, Charlie found a piece of bark and held it up against the tree. "I know a lot about trees. This came from a tree". We are thrilled that children are engaging with more of the natural materials around them and also taking pride in the knowledge they have gathered so far. 

Elle: I think it’s a tiny apple!
Sally: Those are not apples, they’re not small, they’re big. You can’t taste them.” 
Elle: But we can still collect them!