Here’s the promised second installment from the fabulous Beryl Young, creator of Momtographie*. (Find Part 1 here.)
How To Turn Photography Into A Personalized Learning Opportunity With Your Kids
I’m so excited to introduce you to one amazing woman who wears many hats! Beryl Young is a mom, teacher, photographer, and the brains behind the amazing Momtographie workshop. She’s here to share some great tips for helping kids experience, explore, and learn through photography. This is part one of a two-part series, so be sure to come back for more of her awesome advice! (And be sure to check out her FREE workshop listed below!)
In my previous life, before becoming a ‘photography coach for moms’ I was a public school teacher for 10 years. I spent 3 of those years in classrooms with Kindergarten and First graders and then spent another 7 years as a technology specialist for both students and staff.
In my final year working in a school, my favorite days were Mondays. [Read more…]
It’s OK NOT to Share Section 4a: Kids, Power, and Action (Part 1)
It was not lost on me that I read most of this section while my three oldest boys, dressed as ninjas, ran in and out of the room, engaged in an ongoing sword fight/kidnapping plot/tickle war with my husband.
Secrets of the Fearless Mess-Makers
It’s OK NOT to Share Section 3a: Sharing Toys
Remember how you raised your eyebrows and squirmed a bit when you heard the title, “It’s OK NOT to Share”? (OK, maybe some of you didn’t even bat an eye.)
Quick Thought: Play to Learn
Just a quick thought for today:
Play is powerful. It’s the process of authentic learning in action. Children play with new ideas, with social rules, and with just about any random item they can get their hands on. It’s an on-going process of questioning, exploring, and experimenting.
Book Activity: Horton Hears a Who
Horton Hears a Who is a Dr. Seuss classic, with revived interest from the younger generation thanks to Hollywood. This story is a great tale of the commitment and unselfishness of Horton, and the importance of cooperation and individual contribution from the Who’s.
Dice Play that Teaches Kids Numeracy
I am a passionate believer in play as the best method for teaching young children. And sometimes, the kids teach me a little something through play as well!
Part of a play-based learning philosophy is having materials that will invite the child to play with concepts and ideas. So, being the nut for play and learning that I am, I have shelves and drawers and pockets full of these kinds of materials. A simple material that’s been getting some increased attention from my kids lately is a container full of dice.
Trying to Get Kids to Play Independently? Here’s What you Need to Know.
15 Fun Activities for 3 Year Olds!
Huge thanks to Rachel from Kids Activities Blog. She compiled these Activities for 3 Year olds as part of a guest post today.
We have 3, yes 3 three year olds in our home. We are a mixed family and our “triplets” keep us on our toes. I’ve found that I need to keep my kiddos engaged and busy or there is complete chaos!
Here are 15 simple, easy to do activities that we have used to keep our kids happy and exploring. Be sure to leave a comment of your kids’ favorite ways to play in the comments!
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