February 2025
"The Great Pirate Adventure!"
Imagination sets sail as one of our young adventurers built an incredible pirate ship using big blocks. With creativity leading the way, the journey began toward a mysterious island filled with hidden treasure. As the ship took shape; the child added connectors and people, excitedly explaining that the connectors were magical ladybugs transforming the people into pirates! But the voyage wasn’t easy:sharks surrounded the ship, creating thrilling obstacles. Undeterred, the brave crew navigated through the dangers, steering their way through a tunnel before reaching their destination.
The moment was a wonderful example of learning through play, encouraging problem-solving, storytelling, and creative thinking. It fostered fine and gross motor skills as the child built and maneuvered the ship, as well as social and emotional growth by engaging in imaginative role-play.
I wonder how we can foster this play further??
Gurpreet Kaur, Educator MEd, BEd, MSc, BSc
Sashikala Jayarathna, Educator BEd, BSc, MEd
