So, it was up to our storage room I went to find something interesting to add to the tree blocks. I walked into the "science room" and stumbled upon a bin of forest animals. These could definitely add some life to the blocks! This time, I put the blocks on our patio where our "older" pod (3-5yrs) can choose to play during their free choice time. Before the children arrived in the morning, I set up the table to look like a little forest with animals peering around corners and hiding under the blocks. As the children passed by on their way to class I could already hear them chatting to their parents about the forest table.
They worked cooperatively for more than half an hour and created some very clever structures with the blocks. They called me over to see their creations. They were positively thrilled with themselves!
During the same play period, my coworker came over and commented on how his 3 year olds were not playing with the brand-new hollow blocks we just purchased. He is an extremely insightful teacher, so quoting Kevin Costner from Field of Dreams as he walked, he went over and built a great something...and the children came.
Ahhh, success!
These structures were made by the 3's class...after the teacher left! |
All it takes sometimes Kristen is to simply 'plant the seed'. I love it when it eventually takes off and spreads like wildfire!
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Thanks for the comment, Donna! The 'plant the seed' theory has certainly proven effective this week! I have been to your site many times and have enjoyed learning from your experiences.
ReplyDeleteSo great! I love reading your posts! These "little" interventions make such a great difference! Thank you!
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