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Learning About Insects - April 2019

on April 15, 2019

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How Does Learning Happen on a Rainy Day?

We love to explore outside in all sorts of weather; today we went for a walk to find puddles to splash in. Water is such a huge interest for the children and they are always deeply engaged in their explorations. “Engagement” refers to a state of being genuinely involved and interested in what one is doing. Optimal conditions for learning occur when we are fully engaged. For children, this happens in play that evolves from the child’s natural curiosity – active play that allows children to explore with their bodies, minds, and senses, stimulating them to ask questions, test theories, solve problems, engage in creative thinking, and make meaning of the world around them. - How Does Learning Happen The children followed water flowing down the hill and wondered why it was moving that way. They put leaves and sticks in the water to watch it flow. They jumped in the puddles and predicted that if they jumped higher or stomped their feet harder they could make bigger splashes, then the...

Building a Tower of Numbers

D, I noticed that you were developing an interest in counting and I wondered what would be a good way to invite you to count through play, while also encouraging your recognition of numbers. I brought our stacking people toy out of the closet and placed it on the shelf; it wasn't long at all before it drew your attention. This toy is interesting because as you place the people on top of one another a number shows above their heads on the stick behind them. You were counting as you placed the people, one on top of the other. When you noticed the numbers you inquired, "What number is that?" I explained that as you count, the number of people that are stacked will be the number that is shown above their heads. You were so excited! You began to count and ask if the number that you saw was the number you had said. How wonderful! You quickly made connections as you continued to play with this engaging toy. I laughed so hard when you dropped the people back in to their b...

Discovering a Moth

Today while the children were playing outside I discovered a moth on the step. It seemed very still so I nudged it with a stick, it didn't react at all, it was clear that the creature was no longer alive. I thought for a moment about brushing the creature under the steps to spare the children being exposed to such a difficult topic, but after some thought I decided that taking time to respectfully observe the creature would be beneficial. "Would you guys like to see something cool?" I called. D (the eldest) was eager to help me pick up the moth and put him on a leaf. (1.9 Interacting with Adults - ELECT page 45) "I think he's alive, I think I see him moving," D said. I explained that he looked like he was moving because his leg was stuck to the leaf which was moved, but he wasn't alive any more; we could look at him as long as we were respectful because at one time he was a living creature. C talked a little bit about her und...

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