Movement and Physical Play
Active play such as running, climbing, spinning, and exploring toys with wheels allows Turtles to develop strength, balance, coordination, and body awareness. Repeating actions like turning the wheels on a toy, pushing it to experiment with speed, or rolling cars back and forth helps children explore patterns and concepts, supporting early understanding of direction, speed, cause and effect, and problem-solving skills. Small fidgeting movements, such as twisting or manipulating toys, also aid concentration, self-regulation, and hand-eye coordination.

Problem-Solving Activities
Turtles build critical thinking and reasoning skills through activities like block building, completing simple puzzles, sorting objects by size or colour, and experimenting with how toys move. Everyday play, such as working out how to stack items without them falling or navigating ramps with wheelie toys, encourages persistence, planning, and independence as children explore solutions in their own way.

Creative and Sensory Play
Stamping, colouring, drawing, and mark-making strengthen fine motor skills while fostering self-expression. Sensory experiences with different textures, materials, and tools help children explore how things feel, look, and move, enhancing sensory awareness and processing. These activities also support concentration, coordination, and confidence while encouraging creativity and experimentation.

As we close out this month, we are proud of the Turtles’ achievements and growth. With the new year approaching, we are excited to welcome new children to our room and continue nurturing curiosity, creativity, problem-solving, and joyful learning every day. We look forward to another year full of exploration, discovery, and fun as the Turtles continue to grow and thrive together.