Looking to chat about the future of Loose Parts in our Kindergarten programs... welcoming thoughts and ideas what learning materials will look like in the Fall. Creativity is going to look different... how can we adapt while honouring the document?
"Once they understand cardinality, we see big improvements on a whole range of conceptual number tasks that don’t even have to do with counting."
After years of studying 3- and 4-year olds, Barbara Sarnecka has zeroed in on the importance of cardinality.
https://t.co/uYQjH318En
A wonderful thought and question from @avivaloca: "We’re educators. We like to feel organized, and both routine is good for kids. But when children are telling us what they need — and their needs vary from our initial plans — do we listen to them?" https://t.co/UFJevLMUVX
Activities in the early weeks of school using children’s names can build community AND incorporate math & literacy.
Ideas here: https://t.co/mXfAvVjZOd
Children can learn a great deal about themselves by spending time in nature, which should be a child’s first classroom outside the home. https://t.co/wB1LQxuv3J @ChildrenNature #EnviroEd#OutdoorKids
I am speechless with upset yet not surprised with the blind focus on fiscal rather that human development and improving the population in Ontario. Early years professionals and young children and their families deserve better.
When it comes to lighting your your classroom:
🕯 Adjust the amount of lighting needed throughout the day, according to the arousal needs of the classroom
🕯 Do what you can to maximize available natural lighting or lessen the intensity of fluorescent lighting