Tube time

What can you do with a flourescent tube package?

Earlier this week, we brought in these long clear tubes as a provocation. Part of the Emergent Curriculum approach is to bring in new and novel items and see what happens. We don't give any direction about what they are or how to use them...this is called a provocation.

It's amazing what the kids can think up on their own! We observe, ask questions, and try to deepen their learning, and encourage problem solving processes.

So what can you do with a tube?

You can fill it up and watch all the stuff tumble out.

"It's gravity."

 You can fight fires.

"Pshhhhhhhh!"

You can make a megaphone.

"HELLLLLLOOOOOO Miss Russell!"

 You can make a mop or a vacuum.

"Vrrrrrrrrrr!"

 You can make a ramp for cars and marbles.

"Put it up higher so it will go faster!"

 Or you could join them together...

And make a reeeeeally long ramp!

"I think we need some tape!"

Look for more updates about the ramp inquiry using these tubes, coming soon.