Patch Theatre presented an imaginative and interactive show with the ELC and Reception children.
The children sat in a circle and were invited to handle a long continuous piece of 鈥榮tring鈥� that came out of a box. The string consisted of various materials and textures joined together, which continued to change as more and more string was released.
Discussions occurred while manipulating the interesting material string parts, fostering thoughts about a garden, forest, water, mountains, stars and a big deep hole. Invented sounds were also made by the performer as the string moved through the children鈥檚 hands.
The children were mesmerised by the performer鈥檚 stories, which unleashed their imaginations. They eagerly offered their ideas and built upon the storylines the various textures of material strings and performer provoked.
The children were demonstrating curiosity, enthusiasm, imagination, creativity, cooperation and communication skills. The learning was 鈥榓live鈥� and most evident!
Deborah Waters
ELC Teacher
