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Tag Archives: imagination
Keeping Busy
We’ve been keeping busy. Some of the children have done lacing activities many times but for the toddlers this was new and exciting; Making designs with bags of coloured gel was a new experience for all of us; In the … Continue reading
Posted in Learning Environment
Tagged imagination, Science and Sensory, Snow, Spring, Unstructured play, Weather
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What’s This For?
There are toys that have returned to the playroom – things the children have seen/used before but not recently. Every weekend I rotate toys in and out of play. The children often refer to returning toys as ‘new’ but really … Continue reading
The Antidote
I’m a coffee drinker. A few months ago I began buying flavoured coffee creamer as an occasional treat. After I emptied the first container I rinsed it out and went to put it in the recycling bin but I hesitated. … Continue reading
Playing Babies
Every day the children engage in some sort of dramatic play. For some it is their preferred activity choice. Others would rather build with blocks or read a book but will occasionally join the group for some type of dramatic … Continue reading
Beans
Since we first began gardening we have grown beans. The children don’t really like to eat the beans but they have tried them. The main reason we grow beans is to create cozy sit spots. I have not found anything … Continue reading
Reno Boxes
Another exciting thing about renovating is that you get some really cool boxes like these; There are eight children in the above photo – all inside the boxes We decorated the boxes too; My current group of children is evenly … Continue reading
Posted in Outdoor Play
Tagged Active Play, Art, boxes, Cooperation, imagination, Social Skills
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Colour and Decor
At lunch on Monday, one of the preschoolers entertained us with a creative story. It went something like this; ‘There once was a lady who was in the war and now she hates colour. She uses a bow and arrow … Continue reading
Versatility
I have designated the ‘living room’ of my home as the main play space for the children. The sunroom is used for arts and crafts as well as group activities. Other than the kitchen there is only one other room … Continue reading
Stuck!
It was more than five years ago that I first made these; I used three different sizes of heavy weight cardboard tubes from plastic wrap and tin foil. After cutting the tubes in half I wrapped them with self adhesive … Continue reading
Posted in Learning Environment
Tagged Creativity, imagination, Loose parts, Problem Solving, Tubes, Velcro
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My Problem With Lego
Recently there has been a lot of chatter on the web about the new line of Lego designed for girls. Here and here are two of the many articles that I have read. Most of the articles question the gender … Continue reading
