One of our favourite activities to observe in the nursery is the children "making and doing" using a variety of recyclable or "junk" materials. The children, during this process are developing their language skills, vocabulary, problem solving, fine motor skills, as well as exploring many mathematical concepts, and developing mathematical vocabulary (through shape discussions, patterns, sorting, matching) etc.
All the while, developing their creative skills, and those all important PSE skills (working with a peer, sharing, turn taking, taking pride in their own work) etc. When your child comes home with their completed masterpiece, please take the time to ask them all about it-you'll be amazed at their ideas and thinking! Remember, the process is much more important than the end product!
