contains affiliate links I’ve written about learning and playing with light before. We have been to a light play exhibit at our local art gallery in the past and loved it. This time there was even more to explore! I thought I’d share some photo highlights for inspiration! Sometimes simple is best. My kids were […]
Mirrors | Day 22 – 30DaysTYP
30 Days to Transform Your Play series Mirrors add another dimension to learning. They can be used in various ways to enhance play and learning. Add them to the walls, (at the child’s level, behind a point of interest – toys, a project and/or in a specific area [i.e. the block area]) on the surface […]
Exploring Light | Day 17 – 30DaysTYP
contains affiliate links Natural Light Explorations with sunlight are often overlooked. From simply observing shadows to discovering the reflective qualities of a watch, disco ball, CD, or mirrors outdoors can fascinate, engage and ultimately teach a child a lot about the word around them. Exploring sculpture with coloured transparent materials is a unique and beautiful […]
Overhead Projector Play and Learn | Reggio Inspired
Inspired by our recent trip to the Reggio Light Play! Exhibition, I have been even more desperate for an overhead projector for our play and learning at home. Lucky me! I have a teacher-friend who has managed to get me an old overhead projector (OHP) from her school as they are upgrading. As a result, […]
Exploring Light, Shadow and Reflection | Reggio Inspired Learning
We went to our local art gallery which has a brilliant light play exhibition at the moment. I also browsed through the inspiring Reggio Emilia exhibit ‘The Wonder of Learning: the Hundred Languages of Children‘. It was incredible but unfortunately did not allow photography. I wish I could have had a child-free look and took […]