When it comes to the Reggio Emilia approach, what is a provocation? Put simply, provocations provoke! They provoke thoughts, discussions, questions, interests, creativity and ideas. They can also expand on a thought, project, idea and interest. Provocations can come in many forms: An interesting photo, picture or book, Nature (e.g. specimens) Conceptual (e.g. changing seasons, […]
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 […]
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Introductory Observational Drawing | Day 21 – 30DaysTYP
contains affiliate links Introductory Observational Drawing: Observational drawing is a powerful way for children to heighten their attention to detail, and closely inspect any number of subjects/objects (primarily still life). It gives a child the ability to explore and refine their drawing skills slowly over time. The basics you need for any age beginning with […]
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Using Books to Enhance Materials | Day 18 – 30DaysTYP
contains affiliate links Books have the ability to transform play into a rich educational experience. If you’re anything like me, you have tons of lovely books but many get overlooked for bedtime story favourites and are only brought out if we deliberately seek out something we don’t know amidst our play. Thankfully, in the past […]
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Real Tools | Day 16 – 30DaysTYP
Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 Day 8 | Day 9 | Day 10 | Day 11 | Day 12 & 13 | Day 14 | Day 15 Welcome to Day 16 (a bit late! Sorry!) of the 30 Days to […]
