You may have noticed in the previous blog post about forts that there were a few signs hanging around the edges. I've been totally fascinated by the signs (and other examples of written words) kids have been creating at the Wild Rumpus this summer. Since Writing is one of the 5 Early Literacy Practices of Every Child Ready to Read-- this pattern of play is especially exciting to me! I added these whiteboards last year, inspired by the play-planning boards that the kids in China were incorporating into their play, but right away, the kids at my programs deemed them perfect for signage. That pattern has continued this year. Here are some of my favorite examples:
Check out that amazing vocabulary! The inventive spelling! The complex group discussions that clearly happened around creating the fort rules! The thoughtfulness around risk! The desire for a kid-driven space (stay out, adults!)! These signs bring me a deep sense of joy because I see the complexity behind making them.
p.s. I made these whiteboards by cutting 2x6' panels of whiteboard into three equal pieces and then using a hole saw + a jigsaw to cut a handle from the top. They were inexpensive to make and have held up very well.
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