It is not unusual to see our staff walking around bare foot, photos on Seesaw of little learners feet and activities involving our ten toes. Why do we put an importance on this?
Our feet are what ground us to the earth around us; an anchor that keeps us stable, present and sure-footed. Our toes move individually so we can spread them apart and increase our surface area, improving our balance and agility.
It is so important to expose children to different textures, which we do through sensory experiences all the time…but it’s usually for all other parts of our bodies than the feet!
What does grass, metal, wood, linoleum or marble feel like beneath us? What about using them; to paint, to play, to explore and to learn!
When your child comes home from nursery with dirty feet, rejoice. Those mucky little toes are proof of a days hard work for your child.
The Inspire Philosophy: To Shoe, or Not to Shoe?
