Time Sampling: observes individual children’s behavior at different times and can help with understanding group dynamics. (Ex. Types of play:…
When embarking on the education of the young child, it is important to remember the “whole child” and the continuing…
“To be the best teacher possible, understanding and accepting oneself is vital.”
Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young. -Henry Ford
Focus of Play Activity Description Object-study (Repetitive play with objects)The child’s focus is on the object. Exploration of the properties…
BUT WHAT DO I DO WHILE THEY’RE PLAYING?TEACHER AS OBSERVER– paying attention– observing– recording play by various means TEACHER AS…
“When I’m building in the block room, please don’t say I’m “Just Playing”. For, you see, I’m learning as I…
Once a little boy went to school. He was quite a little boy And it was quite a big school.…
Kids Are My Business How lucky am I? At work each dayI get to help children learn and play, And…
“Many experts have hailed the Reggio Emilia approach as an exemplary system for helping children develop strong thinking skills. The…