Our hair salon is open for business and the children are very keen to create new hair styles for us all. We decided to create this area as the children have been making their own little  hair grooming places without any resources. As I am a hoarder and have many resources we decided to make a big  salon providing many services including manicures and  hand massages. The children have made their own price lists and an appointment system is in place. They have made appointments for all the teachers in the school so watch out for some amazing transformations next week. Apart from all the fun this creates there is so much learning associated with this area. The children are using their communication and language skills to negotiate, plan, organise and speak to clients and their staff. They are using their literacy skills to make signs and organise appointments. They are using their maths skills to sort money and payments. Their ability to create and negotiate is fantastic and we try to extend this through questioning to extend their thinking.
Next week we have a busy week with hair appointments and I think my job will be to sweep the floor and make the clients a drink. I will await my instructions.
Have a great weekend.
Mrs Robinson:)