@SimplyMichaelK It hurts so much to see our children in pain. Just remember there is huge learning in this, about himself, about relationships about emotions, about friends...something good will come out of this.
Real free play. Allowing children the freedom to decide what to play with, however they want. Offer a rich, interesting, artistic, environment with an abundance of choices and step out of the way. @ Toronto, Ontario https://t.co/8h188vpvhk
Have you ever considered cultivating in children a love for the environment by exposing them to 'eco-art'? "Eco-art is an interesting blend of science, engineering, math, and temporary, open-ended, creative art." Read more about it here: https://t.co/XdiFukhLcI
... and how can we help children communicate with the world? By building their competencies with a broad range of art materials so that they have multiple 'languages' with which to speak and interact with their world.
"...as we explore new possibilities for ourselves as teachers [and caregivers], we [can] begin to use the word 'art' to describe a lively process of engagement that is sensual and reflective, creative and deliberate, and that deepens and extends children's learning," (Ann Pelo).
"...even short spurts of creative time greatly impact social, cognitive, and emotional development of children in their earliest formal years and create long-lasting memories." Ideas for bringing the arts home:
https://t.co/2MSicc4fOF