The Quiet Power of Appreciation
Our sense of "Who am I?" and "Do I matter?" is deeply rooted in our sense of belonging as a valued member of our social groups-- appreciation and acknowledgement of others is an important confirmation that “Yes, I am recognized” and “Yes, I am valued” for adults and children.
Our Destination
An invitation to enjoy a virtual tour of The Cooperative School's prekindergarten class culminating social studies art project for Fall 2010. A celebration of our planet and our connections to each other.
Back to the Basics
Teachers challenge themselves to find new ways to teach and new materials to offer children. That is an important process. Teachers are open to sharing and adopting ideas. We may lose sight of the "why" we did something in the first place. A teacher considers this as she looks at one "regular" activity in her classroom.
Scary Stuff
Imaginary play is a chance for children to be IN CONTROL of scary situations. Emory Luce Baldwin talks about how children gain mastery in many different domains through their play. Children choose roles and situations that may worry adults, but are crucial in the language of play and learning
"First" Books for Story Time
There is joy in sharing that first book on the first day of school with a new group of children. A teacher shares how she chooses first books and what makes those so special.