sharing a fun (but smelly) activity

[Pipsqueak]

this is really hands on stuff.

an EYP proudly showed me her activity today and I must admit it was a good one

It may be a bit smelly potentially, bit messy

she got the tuff spot (but a paddling pool or something similar would do)
put some water and ice chips in

went to morrisons and bought - (wait for it)

a rainbow trout (whole)
an octopus (whole including ink!!!! apparently on cheap sale at the moment)
and some prawns and crabs (whole)

put it all in the tuff spot and the kids LOVED it, especially the octopus


she was going to just freeze the fish/crusticians and reuse them for different groups.

My mindee P didn't want to come away but we'd only popped into the center to see someone when the EYP dragged me in to show off her 'creation'.

I thought it was quite innovative!!!

[sandy64]

yuk bet it was smelly lol glad they all enjoyed it but think il stick to the plastic things lol

[HomefromHome]

this is really hands on stuff.

an EYP proudly showed me her activity today and I must admit it was a good one

It may be a bit smelly potentially, bit messy

she got the tuff spot (but a paddling pool or something similar would do)
put some water and ice chips in

went to morrisons and bought - (wait for it)

a rainbow trout (whole)
an octopus (whole including ink!!!! apparently on cheap sale at the moment)
and some prawns and crabs (whole)

put it all in the tuff spot and the kids LOVED it, especially the octopus


she was going to just freeze the fish/crusticians and reuse them for different groups.
My mindee P didn't want to come away but we'd only popped into the center to see someone when the EYP dragged me in to show off her 'creation'.

I thought it was quite innovative!!!

Brilliant apart from the highlightd bit - surely there is a risk of salmonella if they are re frozen all the time - you cant refreeze things once defrosted. i know you're not eating them but kids can easily put their hands in mouth during....

might have to do the whole fish bit tho!!!!!! cats would love it after!!!!!

[Pipsqueak]

Brilliant apart from the highlightd bit - surely there is a risk of salmonella if they are re frozen all the time - you cant refreeze things once defrosted. i know you're not eating them but kids can easily put their hands in mouth during....

might have to do the whole fish bit tho!!!!!! cats would love it after!!!!!

I think she was only refreezing overnight and getting back out for groups tomorrow. Will email her though because that is a really valid point.

Actually it wasn't smelly at the time - fresh fish isn't smelly iyswim but it could have the potential to be!!!!

[HomefromHome]

yeah i would!!!! as i seriously think there would be 'health' issues iykwim
brilliant idea for a one off tho - will definately think about getting a whole fish maybe of different sizes? mmmmm

[angiemog]

Ewwwwww, nice idea but not for me. I have used water and plastic fishes a few times with fishing nets. I'm not sure that any of my mindees would touch real ones.

[mum26]

I know it is a good idea but, no matter how much the mindees might enjoy it, I just couldn't. I know I am being very hypocrytical but I couldn't play/examine dead fish.

Glad the children enjoyed it though.

[miffy]

No, sorry I don't fancy that at all so my poor mindees will have to stick to the plastic fish!

Miffy xx

[Cammie Doodle]

The reception teacher at our village school does this every year with her new class, they love it. I seen it when I worked in the Nursery that adjoins her classroom. One LO was so absorbed in what she was doing it was brill to watch. Have to say I dont fancy it on my decking lol I have enough probs with cats in my garden

[Pipsqueak]

got to say the Octopus was fascinating but P was more interested in the trout!

[angeldelight]

No, sorry I don't fancy that at all so my poor mindees will have to stick to the plastic fish!

Miffy xx

Same here

Sounds like fun though

Angel xx

[The Juggler]

for a minute Pip, I thought this was going to be another thread about smearing!

sounds fascinating though

[Pipsqueak]

for a minute Pip, I thought this was going to be another thread about smearing!

sounds fascinating though

wewwwweeeeeewwwwww GROSS.

Poop Flinging as a an activity - interesting! lol

[Chell]

EEEEEEeeeeeeeewwwwwwwwwwwwwww, I couldn't touch that or touch a child that had touched it.

Chell
Vegetarian stinky fish hater.

[ajs]

i'm eeewing but strangely intrigued
if i can get some reduced fish on sunday i will do it as an activity on monday

i know the kids would love it though

[francinejayne]

I would hurl big time, it's making me gag thinking about it - yuk!!!

[suzyblue]

Our local nursery did this and it looked GROSS but the kids loved it!

[angeldelight]

Our local nursery did this and it looked GROSS but the kids loved it!

I can imagine

Not only that how much would it cost I wonder?

Angel xx

[HomefromHome]

at all the ewws, but some of you are intrigued!!!

well it'll be interesting to see if there are any fishy stories on here next week!!!!!!

[sweets]

eeuww sorry buts that not for me

im all for messy play but think thats a bit disgusting