We explore ideas of earth, soil, land, landscape and how we describe it. We explore ideas about gravity - being connected to ‘the earth beneath our feet’ and ‘Being grounded’. What lies beneath our feet and what lives underground?
Evidence suggests that exposure to the microbes in dirt might actually help children develop stronger immune systems – and may even decrease their risk of developing allergies and autoimmune diseases - so we want kids to interact with ‘dirt’ how to manage getting ‘dirty’ but also understand how dirt can be useful, safe, or contaminated and needs to be avoided.
Earth Art
For our art activity we will be earth painting with earth and natural colours to create an artwork to take home.