Reflections in Water

We are still experimenting with water in the Acorn  room. Each time we explore water, the children take it a bit further and create new unique experiences. It is so neat to watch them figure out how to move the water in different ways.
Today, L was most intrigued by the water. I had the tub set up with bubbly water to "wash" the pumpkins, a favorite activity in the Acorn room. L came over and sat at the tub. She picked up a sponge and slowly squeezed it, letting the water run out over the pumpkins. Then, she rubbed the sponge roughly across the pumpkin's ridges. A moment later, she noticed that the tub was situated right next to the mirrors. She grabbed a cup and held it under the water, letting it fill. Then she dumped the contents into another cup, watching as the water spilled over the sides. She turned toward the mirror and repeated these actions, smiling as she watched her reflection. Next, she poured the water more slowly, watching the stream carefully in the mirror.
She remained at the table for all of choice time, moving and working with the water.