Play is a sanctuary of safety. Play is also the original school, far more effective than anything society could possibly invent…in true play the engagement is in the activity, not the outcome. Gordon Neufeld Play is essential to childhood and learning, but to be honest there’s not always a lot of playing at the HendersonContinue reading “Play in the time Time of Corona”
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Letting Little Ones Text
Let’s be honest. Everyone is getting more screen time than normal, even our little ones. If we want guaranteed quiet time to work on virtual meeting calls, then a screen will be involved. Our kids are still getting plenty of play time, but play time is loud, sometimes involves screaming at one another, and alwaysContinue reading “Letting Little Ones Text”
Wordless books
Books with no words are intimidating. I remember picking one up and thinking: What do I do with this? When I was visiting my daughter’s preschool, one of the moms was supposed to be reading the book she purchased the school in honor of her son’s birthday, but it didn’t have words so she didn’tContinue reading “Wordless books”
Love and Literacy 