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]]> Comment on Tools of the Mind by Jessica http://kidwhys.com/2010/09/11/tools-of-the-mind/comment-page-1/#comment-6 Jessica Tue, 28 Sep 2010 03:35:01 +0000 http://kidwhys.com/?p=98#comment-6 I agree that creativity seems to be lacking in this environment, at least on the surface. I believe, as with all things, it should be integrated with other approaches. However, there are some really amazing aspects to this approach. The children have a say in their activities. They create the play environment and then create the plan for their play. I first learned about this as it is applied in a project approach environment. The children decided they would learn about the food at their school. It was a result of their interests. After learning, the children created a play cafeteria. Each child began their play by creating their OWN plan for what they would do during that play. It is amazing how focused the early childhood stage can be when they are given control. What I found most fascinating - if you ask a child to stand still, they last seconds. If you ask a child to pretend to be a soldier - they last many minutes. I do believe there is a way to integrate creativity with self-management. I agree that creativity seems to be lacking in this environment, at least on the surface. I believe, as with all things, it should be integrated with other approaches. However, there are some really amazing aspects to this approach. The children have a say in their activities. They create the play environment and then create the plan for their play. I first learned about this as it is applied in a project approach environment. The children decided they would learn about the food at their school. It was a result of their interests. After learning, the children created a play cafeteria. Each child began their play by creating their OWN plan for what they would do during that play. It is amazing how focused the early childhood stage can be when they are given control. What I found most fascinating – if you ask a child to stand still, they last seconds. If you ask a child to pretend to be a soldier – they last many minutes. I do believe there is a way to integrate creativity with self-management.

]]> Comment on Tools of the Mind by Lindsey http://kidwhys.com/2010/09/11/tools-of-the-mind/comment-page-1/#comment-5 Lindsey Tue, 28 Sep 2010 03:16:33 +0000 http://kidwhys.com/?p=98#comment-5 What about Creativity? This 'method' works great to teach children to be a part of corporate culture or to serve in the military, and I can certainly see how a teacher would like the neatness if the idea, but it goes against all that childhood stands for. There are plenty of days when you are grown up to be so regimented. Kids should be taught to think for themselves and explore the world around them. They need to develop belief in their abilities and self confidence. They need to foster creativity and imaginative play. There are more important things than upping their IQ score a few points. Let kids be kids, not small adults! What about Creativity? This ‘method’ works great to teach children to be a part of corporate culture or to serve in the military, and I can certainly see how a teacher would like the neatness if the idea, but it goes against all that childhood stands for. There are plenty of days when you are grown up to be so regimented. Kids should be taught to think for themselves and explore the world around them. They need to develop belief in their abilities and self confidence. They need to foster creativity and imaginative play. There are more important things than upping their IQ score a few points. Let kids be kids, not small adults!

]]> Comment on Project Approach by Jessica http://kidwhys.com/2010/09/08/project-approach/comment-page-1/#comment-4 Jessica Sat, 18 Sep 2010 04:07:44 +0000 http://kidwhys.com/?p=19#comment-4 Sorry, but I promise, this book is completely worth it! You can read it after your classes, though. :) I will give you the synopsis, too. Sorry, but I promise, this book is completely worth it! You can read it after your classes, though. :) I will give you the synopsis, too.

]]> Comment on Project Approach by Janine http://kidwhys.com/2010/09/08/project-approach/comment-page-1/#comment-3 Janine Wed, 15 Sep 2010 18:33:14 +0000 http://kidwhys.com/?p=19#comment-3 Oh, I hate you now! Hahaha! I have so much reading that I already have to do for my classes but now you've intrigued me. I read the summary and the reviews of this book and HAVE to read it!! I'm going online now to order it... Oh, I hate you now! Hahaha! I have so much reading that I already have to do for my classes but now you’ve intrigued me. I read the summary and the reviews of this book and HAVE to read it!! I’m going online now to order it…

]]> Comment on Great Education Resources by Free Fun in Austin http://kidwhys.com/2010/08/24/great-education-resources/comment-page-1/#comment-2 Free Fun in Austin Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:42:33 +0000 http://kidwhys.com/?p=51#comment-2 Hey Jessica, Thanks for the shout out! Heidi Hey Jessica,

Thanks for the shout out!

Heidi

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