I loved this quote from Brené Brown, I found in her latest book,Rising Strong
Articles:
(Some of the most popular posts from my Facebook feed this week!)
Why Forcing Kids to Do Things ‘Sooner and Faster’ Doesn’t Get Them Further in School {Washington Post}
“What if, like their suburban counterparts, they spent large portions of their day in rigorous, developmentally appropriate activities: learning to make friends, make art, and make believe, exploring and creating their interests and their identities?
That is, what if a necessary component of improving the long-term prospects of small children from disadvantaged backgrounds is not accelerating through childhood, but purposefully lingering in it?”
Mindfulness for Children: Fun, Effective Ways to Strengthen Mind, Body, and Spirit {Hey Sigmund}
What a great list of ways to teach mindfulness to children! I particularly like how she used the jar of glitter. Different than what I’ve seen, and I like it so, so much better!
Texas School Triples Recess Time and Sees Immediate Positive Results in Kids {Scary Mommy}
Read along with this one about the same school:
Turns Out Monkey Bars and Kickball Might Be Good for the Brain {NPR}
I don’t know if I’m more excited about the four recess periods and the wonderful outcomes they’re finding, or if I’m more appalled that the K-1 students had only one 15 minute recess before the shift.
A Tale of Two Studies: What We Know About Children and What We Do {NJC}
Research shows us a conflict between what we *know* about children, and what we *do*. “In Dr. Gilliam’s research, he found that preschool programs offering dramatic play every day had an expulsion rate of 9.4%, while programs that reported offering dramatic play “once a month or never” saw a much elevated rate of 25.5%.” But surprisingly, we see the use of dramatic play continue to decrease as reported by early childhood teachers. What other gaps have you seen between what we know about kids, and what we do?
Activities:
(Awesome ideas you’ll find on my Pinterest Boards!)
To celebrate my friend Kristina’s new little girl born this week, all activity links are brought to you from her site, Toddler Approved!
18 Easy Play Ideas for Toddlers Ages 9-18 Months
The title says it all!
Toddler Science: Fizzy Drips
This is a favorite at our house! Awesome for fine motor skills as well as an awesome science experience!
12 Active Indoor Activities for Kids
Don’t let cabin fever get the best of you! Here are 12 fun ways to get moving!
20+ Outdoor Water Activities for Toddlers
These activities are sure to be enjoyed by more than just the toddlers! Depending on which hemisphere you’re living in, try these out this weekend or pin them for a few months from now!
Enjoy Your Weekend!
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