Loose paper parts can support several constructions

Large card shapes and strips may become a shelter, bridge or invented sculpture. Choose components that leave those possibilities open, while making the suitable working area and practical joining options clear from the start.

To hand: Large card shapes and paper strips.

Select components that support several constructions and explain the making area. Open possibilities still need clear practical boundaries and suitable materials.

Offer flexible components with understandable boundaries

Set out components. Offer an open prompt. Support chosen directions.

The same strips can become a bridge, shelter or invented sculpture.

Open-ended materials still need suitability checks. What possibilities do the components allow?

Provide prepared joins.

Resources

• Calm Corner Choice Cards — Preview the quiet activity choices and use them as leisure options suited to the group.

Further reading

• ACECQA — play, leisure and intentionality

Read next

• A useful educator reflection ends with something to try
• Choose the printable by what children will actually do
• A calm activity can be worthwhile leisure without a treatment claim

Explore OSHC activity planning and reflection. Browse all teaching articles.