The children at our nursery were becoming increasingly interested in performing on the outdoor stage. Our outdoor stage is part of the continuous provision and is made from crates, a basket of instruments and a bench for anyone that wants to be the audience.
Enhancements such as dancing ribbons or a change of backdrop are added from time to time. Some more confident performers were becoming very engaged in singing their favourite songs to their friends while playing instruments and were encouraging more reluctant performers to take part. We saw the value in this in many ways, including building confidence as well as self-esteem and developing relationships. The children took turns to be the audience, listening attentively and then clapping their friends’ efforts in singing and music-making, showing kindness towards others and understanding of what is customary when you go to the theatre.
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