Sculpture Play

I've probably mentioned it before - Doha's scenery is desert - dull and dreary. But, someone here in the ruling aristocracy has a grand vision for Doha. And it is evident in small places with an investment in public art and sculpture. Although it is one of the richest countries in the world (some lists put it at number one), they have already recognised that they don't want to rely on oil wealth and recognise the need to invest in knowledge. Living here it is clear that they have a long path ahead with many (many) challenges - for offline commentary!
I love these giant, canary yellow words strewn across the city such as "inspire", "think", "create" and "achieve" which cheerfully invite you to play and interact with them. The older girls delighted in finding their favourite letters. I love to provide as many opportunities for the girls to connect with what they observe through play and so later at home, the girls then played around with making their own playdough sculpture words and letters and then experimented with pipecleaners. Then they couldn't resist putting all the materials together and they made their own little people.