jennyjenkinz Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 hi there, just wanted to pick your brains...I have a child who has shown an interest in hub caps. I am trying to think of the different ways I could approach this and incorporate the different aspects of learning and development...so far we have taken lots of pictures and he has commented that some are shiny and some aren't. Other thoughts i've had a re the shapes and patterns that can be seen in them (I had no idea that they are so different) and thought about visiting a local garage to buy or obtain a few old hubcaps and see what/how we can use the within the setting....perhaps painting/decorating them and using them like wind ornaments...anyway, my brain is totally worn out and I'd appreciate anyones ideas. Thank you x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplewednesday1 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 I feel a frisbee coming on! Some are metal / some plastic - testing materials experiments Collections of things that are shiny .... stories about Magpies (theres an Oxford reading tree storie about a shiny key) Rolling things Other things on cars that are for protection - of the vehicle: bumpers, hub caps: of the people: safety belts, airbags Printing with them - flat and rolled good luck pw x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmum Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 I would ask parents etc to donate them!! You'll be surprised what people have in their sheds and garages!! I had visions of hanging them up outside to hit like cymbals!! Madmum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narnia Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 I have seen wals decorated with them! And don't forget to keep your eyes peeled, we see several every day that have fallen from cars...........................free to collector! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennyjenkinz Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share Posted March 20, 2012 great ideas guys!!!! thanks you. I'll keep you posted on what we do x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shazzam Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 i imagine they would great musical instruments if you can get some! i would hang them outside and provide some drum sticks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Can you make your own with paper plates and foil for your ride on toys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narnia Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 ...........or buy foil plates ( Poundland sell them!)............................in fact Poundland are pretty good for lots of outdoor ideas, look in their gardening section for hessian bags, not huge, but nice; flower baskets make good scales and their camping are is good too: folding spades, groundsheets; foil blankets,compasses, rubber hammers,tent pegs, loads of stuff. it won't last forever, but I was quite surprised at the range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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