It wasn't on Old McDonald's Farm, but my preschool was housed on a farm. That meant learning and interacting with animals was, by default and design, mandatory. I enjoyed introducing children to and sharing with the joys of being up-close and personal with the farm animals. Just like I enjoy it with my grandchildren! Farm Animals Teach Children So Much! ● Beyond the basics like: · their looks · the sounds they make · foods … [Read more...]
Work Your Body Grow Your Brain, A Book Review
In teaching a yoga class recently I realized how similar yoga is to ECE developmentally appropriate practice. By that I mean, both address the individual in a holistic way: Either in a practice that unites mind, body and spirit OR activities and/or experiences that address all areas of development ( Physical, Emotional, Social and Cognitive). Often it’s the promise of physical benefits that draws students in to yoga. Before too long, the other aspects naturally follow. I received the book, … [Read more...]
Indians & Thanksgiving
I first learned of Thanksgiving in elementary school—a long, long time ago. Back then, the stereotypical Pilgrims and Indians presentation was given. There is no way to go back in time and undo the terrible injustices suffered by the native peoples. With the exception of those various tribes of original inhabitants, we are ALL immigrants at some level. Being foreign-born, I’m definitely am! Thanksgiving: A time of thanks--and learning! During Thanksgiving season why not give your child a … [Read more...]
Children & Mother Nature Are Meant to Be Together
Children and Mother Nature--I’ve said it before and I’ll said it again: Children are supposed to BE in and amongst Her! Here’s just a brief summary of some of the benefits of children and Mother Nature: ● Just as PLAY addresses all developmental areas in children, so too, does being in Nature by... ◦Supporting Problem-Solving and Creativity ◦Increasing Children's Ability to Focus ◦Improving Social Relations ◦Supporting Physical Development ◦Improving Impulse Control and … [Read more...]
Sorrel and the Sleepover, A Book Review
I always looked forward to the start of school. YES, I liked school and learning, but I especially liked being and PLAYING with my friends! It was more common, then, for families to save their vacations for the summer months. So when school started up it was a reunion of sorts. I had a lot of good friends in school. A handful I considered very close, dear friends. We spent time together... talking laughing doing…dressing-up and putting on shows exploring in the woods biking Monopoly … [Read more...]
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