Air is an invisible force that has an unpredictable nature. In the eyes of young children it takes on an almost magical quality when it swirls autumn leaves, whips their hair around their faces, bends branches, lifts kites and flips umbrellas inside out.
For children to become aware of the air around them they need to go outdoors and feel the air on their faces and bodies and discover for themselves what it can do. So how can they be given opportunities to investigate air and explore its mysterious properties?
With a bit of planning, a few simple resources, and plenty of enthusiasm, practitioners and children can go up, up, up and away on a windy day. Here are a few examples that show clearly how experiences with air and wind can children's progress towards the early learning goals.
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