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| These pictures represent much of what I believe about child development. An adult has provided a safe and stimulating environment and is now letting these children do what they do best. Discover and problem solve together! Blocks is probably my favorite learning center because all areas of development can clearly be observed. Fine and gross motor skills are challenged and refined with a variety of block types and sizes. Cognitive development of math and science skills such as fractions,patterning, balance and speed are learned. Learning to work together, dealing with frustration as you try to figure out how to get that tower to stand or negotiating with a friend for that last bridge shape block you need to complete your structure shows social/emotional development as well as growth in language skills. The art of being an early childhood educator is knowing when to scaffold a child's learning and when to just observe with wonder as they learn new skills before our eyes. |
Michele,
ReplyDeleteThese images display what we hope to observe in an Early Childhood classroom, children comfortable and confident.
It has been very interesting conversing with you and reading your blog posts. Thank you for sharing your families' stories and I wish you continued success.
Hi Michele,
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures! They really do capture the true meaning of what child development is. Again thank you for your continued support in this class and hope we meet again.
Christine
As we often hear a picture is worth a thousand words. I take pictures of my children to capture a second of their life. I display those pictures in order for others to share those precious seconds that we will never get back. Please keep doing what you are doing and continue to change lives for all the children you come in contact with.
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