Looking Deeper: Exploration and Learning through Play
Upon first glance at these three photos, one sees Sebastian and Vera sorting colored items, and the entire class listening attentively while I read a book at story time. However, there is so much more going on beneath the surface of these photos! Of course all of the children "know" their colors, but for the last five weeks, the weekly color has been a bridge between home and school, it has been the vehicle through which the children have learned routines and engaged in activities, and it has been the focus of our Spanish activities. The children are so excited about learning Spanish, so......when I put out the color sort games this week, they immediately began sorting and naming the colors in Spanish as well as English, and at story time as I read to the children, we translated all of the colors into Spanish as well!
"How does it work?" When I look at these next three photos I am struck by the total focus of each child; they are completely absorbed in their activities. Young children are captivated by "cause and effect" because they possess an innate curiosity, sense of wonder and deep desire to know and learn. Upon looking deeper at these photos one can readily see that children learn by doing, and there is great joy in the learning!
We moved our classroom beyond its four walls once again this week, and clearly the faces of the children reveal that they are active learners totally absorbed in the wonders of their world! It is a joy for them to share that with you! Thanks for joining us, and making our Field Trips possible!
Have a fun and restful weekend!
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