The story Pinch of Love by Barry Timms (Author), Tisha Lee (Illustrator) is about celebrating love that comes through baking, cooking, & sharing food through the warm bond of a diverse community. After reading the book I wanted to integrate the literacy experience by inviting the children to bake with love just like the special moments in the book.
To set this tuff tray play up I provided playdough, dessert & baking trays, whisks, cookie cutters, wooden rolling pins, loose parts (wooden/acrylics/sponge hearts), & pretend desserts. The children were invited to make, create, play, & bake a pinch of love however their heart desired.
Play-dough is a staple in early childhood. It is a powerful way to let a child use their imagination, strengthen the small muscles in their fingers, & encourage a child's language + literacy, science, math, & sensory skills. It is quite possibly one of the most powerful props for learning. Since children learn & retain information through their senses, integrating a sensory material such as playdough will deepen their comprehension & connection to the concepts of the story all through the power of their imagination by play! Providing loose parts in addition to the playdough inspires children with endless opportunities of creativity. Since loose parts are dynamic in nature, it brings about the authenticity of formulating ideas and you can see a child's creativity shine in their creations.
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