 | Relates particularly to Te
Whariki strands 4 and 5 -
Communication and Exploration (Click
here to find out more about Te
Whariki) |
 | Relaxing and soothing |
 | Provides positive
satisfaction |
 | Develops self-esteem through
free expression |
 | Develops muscle control and
co-ordination |
 | Develops art appreciation |
 | Develops pre-maths concepts
-lines, circles, patterns |
 | Develops language and speech |
 | Allows for exploration of
texture, colour and mixing
colours |
 | Allows inhibitions to be
released |
 | Provides a record of our
experiences symbolic of
thinking and feeling |