Extensions

When children make discoveries themselves it often will lead them to make certain hypothesis' about the way things work and they test these theories in a variety of ways. They will try out their discoveries and results in a variety of mediums. These tests often are the basis for projects and further discovery.
This is where setting up the environment to be used as the third teacher comes in handy. It allows children to initiate their own learning. There are plenty of opportunities in our classroom for self discovery, and collaborative learning.
A few months back we shared a post about a discovery we made while using the 'singing balls'. These singing balls have been a regular addition to our play. Nearly every day they come out in some form or another. They often are used by the children as a simple self calming tool. They will generally gravitate towards them when they just need some quiet time.
But as we discovered with the lazy susans before, it added a whole new dimension to our physical play. So it was interesting that a few months later they were placed in a different tool and the results were the same, yet different.

This time placing the balls in the silver dish the sound sort of resonated and became more pure.