What is Small Group Time?

Gathering and crumpling the foil into a ball to throw!

Small group time in a toddler room is about introducing new and interesting materials.  During small group time children have an opportunity to explore different materials and learn about their unique properties.  In this small group the children worked with tinfoil and discovered the different ways they could manipulate their foil sheets.  Children crumpled, threw, waved, folded, and ripped their foil.  They learned that smooth foil sheets feel different than wrinkled foil sheet.  They also discovered the sound the foil made when they crumpled, shook, or stepped on it. 
KDI: Cognitive Development -- Exploring Objects (Children explore objects with their hands, feet, mouth, eyes, ears, and nose).

Discovering the feel and sound of the folded and wrinkled foil.