december 2024
This morning, we set up an invitation with spray bottles and paper towels. NE and LS chose blue, and RA chose green. The children eagerly experimented, spraying the colored water onto the paper towels. NE initially tilted the spray bottle downward, causing drips. With guidance from his educator, he learned to hold the bottle with one hand and squeeze the trigger with the other. SM tapped the green nozzle on the paper towel before observing RA’s successful spraying. Inspired, she adjusted her grip, using both hands to create counterforce and successfully sprayed the water.
The next day, we took the spray bottles outside, where the children continued exploring their fine motor skills, even while wearing mittens. MS held the spray bottle with her left hand and her body, squeezing the trigger with her right. "It's green," she said excitedly, watching the green water spray onto the snow. The children's determination and adaptability were evident as they navigated these challenges and discoveries, exploring their environment with curiosity and refining their skills through hands-on experimentation. This provocation challenged the children's thinking, fine motor skills and hand eye coordination. We wonder what will happen the next time they explore these spray bottles.
Jessica Chikoski, RECE
Eva Tsai, RECE
