The scenes in NICE take place on a fantasy island. The island invites the children to
construct microecosystems on its bare land. The kids decide where to build their garden,
rainforest or grapevine, depending on the different types of soil, altitude, weather
conditions, etc.
large and includes a variety of spaces that invite exploration.
Children can climb a
dormant volcano and explore a labyrinth of caverns winding under the island...
... plant a vegetable garden
...build a bridge crossing the waters to reach another remote island...
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