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Books That Support Nature-Centered Play
Children’s literature can open the door to nature, creativity, social and emotional learning (SEL), and movement through play. Books can grow literacy-rich experiences for learning, problem-solving, and relationships and provide a developmentally appropriate practice in preschool. Let’s explore a few play types, offering books that lead to engaging child-led experiences, connecting them with each other and the world around them.
Nature-Based Activities for Preschool
Children are drawn to the natural world around them, splashing in water, admiring the color of leaves, or building with rocks or sticks. It is so special to see young learners enjoy their desire to be in nature. When we purposely design our learning environments around nature, we tap into something that comes naturally to us, , the innate human desire to connect with nature and other living things. We create time and space for curiosity, play, and multisensory, experiential learning.
Encouraging Tranquil Transitions in Preschool
Routines are important to children, yet warm weather and longer days might offer a less traditional structure to a child’s day. This can bring up some big emotions for them, like fear or anxiety about what comes next or worry about separation from a family member, friend, or caregiver. They may have difficulty understanding why things need to change, or they may simply not want the fun to be done. This can turn transition times into turbulent times.
How to Introduce Journaling to Young Children
The symbiotic relationship between reading and writing can help our youngest students grow their emergent literacy skills. The idea of teaching writing at an early age can seem daunting. However, meeting children where they are developmentally can make a journaling activity become a magical experience—and they don’t have to write words but can convey thoughts in pictures. Literature , cognitive ability, and adult-child bonds.
How Short Breaks Help K-12 Students and Teachers Find Their Calm
The pandemic has been challenging for teachers and students, and while we’ve shown a growth mindset and amazing resilience, continuing to navigate through these uncertain times can cause both mental and physical fatigue. Tapping into what I call PAUSE—for Practice Awareness and Understanding Self Exercises—can create calm in the classroom and life amid the chaos.
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Obituaries 83, Homemaker, died Tuesday. Family visitation 2PM-4PM Sunday, July 14 at funeral home. Service 11AM Monday, New Hope Church, Muskogee. Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home, Fort Gibson. Online condolences clifforddgarrettfamilyfh.com 77, formerly of Muskogee born March 2, 1942, died July 8, 2019 in Bentonville, Ark. No services are planned at this time. 76, Welder Supervisor, died Tuesday.
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