“Rich block play does not just occur. It develops when the adult acts as a powerful catalyst working hard to enable it.” (Bruce in Gura, 1992) The Seven Stages of Block Play support observation and interaction @deirdre_grogan#changingpedagogy#progression#thepowerofblockplay
I’ve just read over 50 INCREDIBLE letters from 2 P4 classes requesting new play resources and telling me why they ‘strongly’ believe in the importance of play. I have noted 50 unique quotes from them, and I couldn’t choose just one favourite, so here is a thread…
Please could you all take a moment to read about this brave little warrior and donate if you can. If not shares would be greatly appreciated. A wonderful family who I am lucky enough to work with at my nursery. ❤️ Raise4Rosie and awareness of ATRT. https://t.co/vnCxOje2Ps
Can’t believe that it’s been a full year since I had to say goodbye to my class of amazing P1’s! Not exactly how I pictured my first two years of teaching turning out, but very grateful for the fantastic children I’ve had the opportunity of getting to know along the way ⭐️💛
“The longer children can enjoy play without the kind of monitoring that leads to self-criticism and self-doubt, the better.” — Dr. Craigan Usher
30 reasons why free play benefits child development: https://t.co/ACICSpquNm #Playmatters#Homeschool
Try this. When you meet your child from school tomorrow don’t ask them how their day was. Anxious children often are triggered to replay the worst part of the day. Try asking what was the best thing that happened today? By doing this you are creating a new neural pathway.
I wish I had known at school that my teachers were so invested in me that they whooped and punch the air with joy when I got things right in my homework, beamed with pride when I finally got it, or were secretly thrilled when I went and asked about black holes. I wish I had known
#COMPETITION time. I have a signed copy of my new book ‘The Bear, The Piano & Little Bear’s Concert’ to #giveaway to 2 lucky Twitter followers. Just follow, LIKE and RETWEET this pic to be in with a chance. Winners picked at random Thurs 27th @ 8pm. Good luck all 🐻🎹🐻 ��️