See What Children Know
For many weeks, Dryden has shown an interest in unusual rocks. He collects them near the school. Today he has found a rather large rock, too heavy for him to carry. He requires the help of an adult. Watch this six-minute clip and reflect on the ways in which his teacher, Mr. Pat, balances helping with encouraging the children’s planning. Note his strategy of not using his full strength, so the children will participate in the rock moving challenge. When you click on the link to watch the video, you will find our observations and interpretations surrounding Mr. Pat’s role in the experience. We encourage you to use our blog to offer your own interpretations and comments on how you might handle a similar situation.
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Notes from the Field
The Early Childhood Education program at Eastern Connecticut State University has produced the fourth in a series of eClips for early childhood professionals. We invite you to watch this video on “The Importance of Play.” Below is the description we copied directly from the ECSU website.
Research shows that play has an essential role in children’s learning. In eClip #4, Dr. Jeffrey Trawick-Smith of Eastern Connecticut State University discusses the importance of play and advises early childhood professionals to look at several elements of children’s play, including engagement in make-believe play, social interaction during play, and play complexity. Teachers who enhance children’s play can help promote children’s development in a variety of domains.
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