06/08/2026
As our inquiry of clay begins, our families may notice there are no tools or loose parts for the children to add or utilise.
Like everything in our Early Childhood space, our experiences are set with intentions, after deep reflection on our pedagogical practices and the outcomes and knowledge we anticipate to explore.
At Stroud Preschool we are slowing down our pedagogy which allows deeper thinking, curiosities and allows the educators to prompt and guide critical thinking and a deeper understanding on what's unfolding.
In the early stages of our inquiry, it may look "boring" "messy" or "not exciting" but what's really happening is the process of learning "what is clay" and "how does it feel" as it opens up questions and thought processes on how it feels when they press or roll, alongside how can we make the clay more usable.
Our learning is documented in our floor book, we ask our families to see how the learning is unfolding and the joy and discoveries its bringing to our day.
EYLF V2.0 Outcome 4 (Confident and Involved Learners): Manipulating raw materials encourages sustained concentration, problem-solving, and curiosity.
