Color pairings mean just as much as the materials we choose: beauty invites beautiful engagements 💛✨️ Come see how aesthetics play an essential role in The Uninterrupted Child's Loose Parts Learning Approach - a promotion of lasting and internalized social competency through shared solutions and creations. ✅️ DM before Friday 5/3 to join Vanessa's Loose Parts POP-UP this May 4th @playwell_brooklyn Our May Social Skill Group Cohorts start just after! May 9th to 30th | Thursdays | 4:30-5:30pm 📚 Read more on unique classes and parent coaching -->TheUninterruptedChild.com . . . . #socialskillgroups #socialskills #looseparts #loosepartsplay #imagination #family #caretaking #love #Preschool #preschoolers #parenting #gentleparenting #consciousparenting #parentcoach #familycoach #education #earlychildhood #children #childhood #play #playbased #adventure #socialemotional #trickybehaviors #art #sensory #sensoryplay #selfcare #theuninterruptedchild #theuninterruptedchildllc
We made an Anzac Wreath by tracing our hands. We glued it together on the mat and it was displayed on Wednesday at our school Anzac Day service. #ANZACDAY #collaborativeartbykids #playbased #placebased #investigation #communityschools #culturalawareness #noongarlote #upcycle #recyclling #sustainability #kindyteacher #littlescientistinthemaking #littlescientistsaustralia #littlescientisthouse #STEM #inquirybasedlearning #reggioinspired #primaryschoolperth #kindyperth #earlyyearsmatters #natureplay #earlychildhoodlearning #playbasedlearning #steam #offsiteschooling #NaturePlay #playbasededucation #earlychildhood
Our day at Little Lambs. #thecuriosityapproach #playislearningplayisenough #playbasedpreschool #playtolearn #playmatters #playislearning #playmatters #playbased #playbasedlearning #playbasededucation
. Calling all parents! 🦊✨ Let your little foxes (1-2 years old) embark on a hands-on adventure at our Foxes Free Trial Class. It's a world of fun and excitement as they explore, learn, and play. Join us for a magical experience that will spark joy in your little ones' hearts. 🌟 KIPINA KIDS - Kelapa Gading Contact us : 0815 8610 8885 Location : Summarecon Mall Kelapa Gading Kipina - Arcade 1, Gading Walk-Kelapa Gading, Jakarta Utara. Swipe >> #finnishcurriculum #finlandeducation #kipinakidsindonesia #kipinakids #startatthefinnish #nursery #kindergarten #education #kids #kelapagading #kipinakidskelapagading #kipinakelapagading #TK #tamankanakkanak #happylearners #preschool #playgroup #playbased #school #play #happy #fun #internationalschool #bestnursery #bestkindergarten #jakartautara
Why add books to your play? Integrating books into play not only sparks imagination but also builds empathy and language skills, setting the foundation for lifelong learning. How to incorporate books into play? 📖 use it as inspiration for a sensory tray 📖 match animal figurines to the pictures 📖 talk about how the characters might be feeling Let me know the last book you read in the comments below! . . . . . #bookishplay #booksinplay #aussiemums #smallbusinessaustralia #mumpreneur #sensoryplayideas #sensoryplaytime #sensoryplaytolearn #playbased #toysforkids #toysforchildren #toysfortoddlers #aussieteachers #shareyourhomeschool #australiantheme #childrensliterature #kidsbooks 📷 @ourlifewith_boys
. Delight in the joy of cooking and nutrition education with our little chefs at Kipinä! 🍳🥦 Let them explore the world of healthy eating while whipping up tasty treats with friends. Parents, don't miss out on the fun – join us at Kipinä Puri Spotlight Day to learn more about the exciting learning adventures at Kipinä! 🌟👩🍳 KIPINA KIDS-Puri Contact Us: 0815 100 28528 Look at our mock-up school! 🏫 Location: At Kipina Kids-Gading Serpong Unit No PA-07, Jl. Scientia Square Selatan, Curug Sangereng, Kelapa Dua, Tangerang, Banten 15810. Swipe >> #NutritionEducation #HealthyCookingFun #SpotlightDayPuri #KipinaKidsPuri #finnishcurriculum #finlandeducation #kipinakidsindonesia #kipinakids #startatthefinnish #nursery #kindergarten #education #kids #puri #kipinakidspuri #kipinapuri #TK #tamankanakkanak #happylearners #preschool #playgroup #playbased #school #play #happy #fun #internationalschool #bestnursery #bestkindergarten #jakartabarat
. Checking Out Our New Campus! Schedule a tour today! We can't wait to meet you at Kipina Kids Kelapa Gading 2 campus ✨️🏤 KIPINA KIDS - Kelapa Gading 2 Contact Us: 0858 1160 1270 Location : JL. Pegangsaan Dua no. 161 RT 005 RW 003 Kel. Pegangsaan Dua Kec. Kelapa Gading Jakarta Utara #finnishcurriculum #finlandeducation #kipinakidsindonesia #kipinakids #startatthefinnish #nursery #kindergarten #education #kids #kelapagading2 #kipinakidskelapagading2 #kipinakelapagading2 #TK #tamankanakkanak #happylearners #preschool #playgroup #playbased #school #play #happy #fun #internationalschool #bestnursery #bestkindergarten #jakartautara
. Tiny turtles racing to the finish line! 🐢 Who will be the speediest shell on the sand?" Book now for next week baby turtle activity only at KIPINA KIDS-Gading Serpong Contact Us : 0813 1999 0813 Location : Unit No PA-07, Jl. Scientia Square Selatan, Curug Sangereng, Kelapa Dua, Tangerang, Banten 15810 #finnishcurriculum #finlandeducation #kipinakidsindonesia #kipinakids #startatthefinnish #nursery #kindergarten #education #kids #gadingserpong #kipinakidsserpong #kipinaserpong #TK #tamankanakkanak #happylearners #preschool #playgroup #playbased #school #play #happy #fun #internationalschool #bestnursery #bestkindergarten #tangerang
. Experience the Fun with Creative Exploration Join our fun activities, meet our passionate educators, and get a glimpse of our vibrant learning environment. 🕒 8.30 - 9.30 AM 👶 1,5 - 3 Years old 📌 Free Entry For more details, contact us now! KIPINA KIDS ~Villa Campus Kemang Contact Us : 0815 100 82816 Location : Jl. Kemang Dalam 6 C15, Jakarta Selatan #finnishcurriculum #finlandeducation #kipinakidsindonesia #kipinakids #startatthefinnish #nursery #kindergarten #education #kids #kemang #kipinakidskemang #kipinakemang #TK #tamankanakkanak #happylearners #preschool #playgroup #playbased #school #play #happy #fun #internationalschool #bestnursery #bestkindergarten #jakartaselatan
. The Importance of Happiness for Children Happiness plays a crucial role in developing strong social skills. Happy children are more likely to form positive relationships with peers, communicate effectively, and cooperate with others. We are Now Open for Registration! Contact Us for More Details! KIPINA KIDS-Bali Phone : 0859 6015 7313 Location : JI. Teuku Umar Barat, Pengipian Neighborhood, Kerobokan Kelod Village, Bali #finnishcurriculum #finlandeducation #kipinakidsindonesia #kipinakids #startatthefinnish #nursery #kindergarten #education #kids #bali #kipinakidsbali #kipinakidsbali #TK #tamankanakkanak #happylearners #preschool #playgroup #playbased #school #play #happy #fun #internationalschool #bestnursery #bestkindergarten
. Learning To Count Let's learn counting based on the number of objects. Dive into the world of numbers with fun. KIPINA KIDS-Bekasi Contact Us: 0815 1901 2228 Location: Blok KB/008/5-6, Jl. Bulevar Ahmad Yani Kav.00B, Kota Summarecon Bekasi Swipe >> #finnishcurriculum #finlandeducation #kipinakidsindonesia #kipinakids #startatthefinnish #nursery #kindergarten #education #kids #bekasi #kipinakidsbekasi #kipinabekasi #TK #tamankanakkanak #happylearners #preschool #playgroup #playbased #school #play #happy #fun #internationalschool #bestnursery #bestkindergarten #jabodetabek
Did you hear the news? We have added a half-day option for our 3 and 5 day programs in Castro Valley at Heirloom East Bay! During this 9 am to 1 pm program, students will gain many skills through our play-based Reggio-Emilia approach including: 💚 Problem Solving Skills 💚 Self-regulation mechanisms and Empathy 💚 Pre-writing skills 💚 Plant and animal identification tools 💚 Math and science knowledge Learn more through the link in our bio! #bayareapreschool #forestschool #playbased #reggioapproach #castrovalley #sanramon #sanleandro #openhouse #halfdaypreschool
When the kids show you the new definition for “stick in the mud”. ❤️ #aplaceforwonder #nature #naturebasedlearning #naturebased #kidsinnature #naturekids #1000hoursoutside #play #playbased #playbasedlearning #stickinthemud
It’s been awhile 😅 Here’s some snapshots of what we’ve been up to! 🌱🐜🪱 • • • #education #reggio #playbased #learning #playbasedpreschool #play #playbasedlearning #childdevelopment #earlychildhoodeducation #earlychildhood #preschool #prek #reggioemiliainspired #reggioemiliaapproach #baltimore #maryland #emergentcurriculum
In his book, The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness, Jonathan Haidt offers four controversial suggestions in response to how a "phone-based" childhood is making our children sick and miserable: 1️⃣No smartphones for kids before high school — give them only flip phones in middle school. 2️⃣No social media before age 16. 3️⃣Make schools phone-free, by putting devices in phone lockers or Yondr pouches. 4️⃣Give kids far more free play and independence, including more and better recess. What are your thoughts on Haidt's suggestions? Let us know in the comments below👇 https://www.axios.com/2024/03/22/kids-childhood-smartphone-ban-social-media #theparentcoachinginstitute #parentcoaching #parentcoaches #transformationjourney #childhooddevelopment #familysupport #parentsupport #parentingjourney #parentingsupport #mentalhealthawareness #playbased #earlychildhooddevelopment #theanxiousgeneration #parentconfidence #supportingchildren #personaljourney #theanxiousgenerationbook #parentsofteens #newparents
When little learners show me their art, I respond with open-ended comments or questions rather than my opinion about it. 🎨 Show me! 🎨 Tell me about it! 🎨 How did you make this? 🎨 What inspired you to make this? 🎨 How do you feel about your creation? It’s tempting to respond to our little learners’ pride with praise. Responding with curiosity and learning about their process is the greatest validation!
A pocket of space just for me in the classroom 🫶🏻 • • • • • #prep #prepteacher #walkerlearning #playbased #teaching #aussieteacher #play #handsonlearning #iloveprep #classroomdecor #teach #teachersofig #iloveteaching
Be kind to yourself. Be gentle with your words. Many of us spend time considering the mental health of others. Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month by taking a moment to take a breath and do something positive for your own mental health. "Overcoming the stigma of mental illness False beliefs about mental illness can cause significant problems. Learn what you can do about stigma. By Mayo Clinic Staff Stigma is when someone views you in a negative way because you have a distinguishing characteristic or personal trait that's thought to be, or actually is, a disadvantage (a negative stereotype). Unfortunately, negative attitudes and beliefs toward people who have a mental health condition are common. Stigma can lead to discrimination. Discrimination may be obvious and direct, such as someone making a negative remark about your mental illness or your treatment. Or it may be unintentional or subtle, such as someone avoiding you because the person assumes you could be unstable, violent or dangerous due to your mental illness. You may even judge yourself. Some of the harmful effects of stigma can include: 💞Reluctance to seek help or treatment 💞Lack of understanding by family, friends, co-workers or others 💞Fewer opportunities for work, school or social activities or trouble finding housing 💞Bullying, physical violence or harassment 💞Health insurance that doesn't adequately cover your mental illness treatment 💞The belief that you'll never succeed at certain challenges or that you can't improve your situation" https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/mental-illness/in-depth/mental-health/art-20046477 #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #donate #nontradtionaleducation #imaginethepossibilities #shiftingtheparadigm #reimaginingeducation #executivefunctions #playbased #childled #openended #processart #beyondthebooks #learnbydoing #imagine #innovate #build #move #play #create #wonder #explore #mentalhealthawarness #MentalHealthMonth #mentalhealthmatters #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
🌟 Have you hopped into one of our fun yoga adventures yet?🌟 We've got awesome classes happening every week, and guess what? We love surprising you by popping up all over the Chicagoland area! 🎉 If you want us to swing by your neighborhood, just give us a shout! We'd love to flow with you! 🧘♂️💕 😊✨🌈 _______________ #thisiswhyweyoga #kidsyogachicago #chicagokids #chicagofamilies #magic #kidsfirstthenyoga #playbased #earlychildhood #kidsarethebest #yogainschools #familyyoga #professionaldevelopment #imstilllearning #selfcare #mindfulness #educators #joblove #bettertogether #collaboration #braintobelly #earlychildhoodeducation #mybody #mymind #bodyautonomy #moodmeter #movemeter #socialemotionallearning #nervoussystem #vagusnervehealing
John Holt was an American Educator and he authored several lovely books on his observations and insights into the world of children’s learning. One of his most well known books “How Children Learn” is one of the first stepping stones many people take to a new paradigm of childhood education. He insisted that learning happens continuously and constantly in children; we can be there to support and scaffold. Ultimately, there is nothing we can or even need to do to inspire learning in children, other than to get out of their way! and bask in the awe of their birthright to learn and grow. #johnholt #childledlearning #childled #playbasedlearning #playbased
‘Creature Inquiry’ For the past three weeks, my group of 3s and 4s have become increasingly interested in various garden creatures. Since then, we’ve welcomed what is basically a tiny ecosystem into our classroom which includes: 🦎”Spider-Man Tracy,” the Salamander 🐌”Roley-Poley,” the Snail 🪱 A grub, a tiny spider, a slug, some ants, a baby cricket, a few other small critters, dirt, some plants, and a tiny pool of water for everyone🪲 Why am I sharing this? Because I excitedly mentioned this child-led investigation to a few ‘colleagues’ from a previous school and they scoffed. “No bugs in my room!” was the overwhelming response I got. But this isn’t MY room. This is THEIR room. They are communicating and practicing writing and gaining early math skills and problem solving and researching and increasing concentration and developing empathy and being inclusive and brainstorming and turn-taking and planning and executing those plans and LEARNING…all while discovering something they care about. No bugs in your room? Okay, good. More for us. 💚 #childled #childledlearning #childledlearningthroughplay #natureschool #natureschooling #naturepreschool #naturebased #naturebasedlearning #playbasedlearning #playbased #playbasedlearningforallabilities #playislearning #playislearningplayisenough #outofdoorsplay #unschooling #unschool #unschoolers #reggio #reggioinspired #reggioapproach #reggioemilia #reggioemiliaapproach #reggioemiliainspired #reggiokids #reggioclassroom #thirdteacherenvironment #thirdteacher #inquirybasedlearning #curiosityapproach #inquirybasedlearning💡📚🔍
We believe in the power of continuous growth and development for our teachers and staff. Our commitment to professional development ensures that our team stays inspired, informed, and equipped to provide the best possible environment and experience for our children and families. From conferences and workshops to ongoing learning opportunities, we're always striving to improve and innovate. Thank you to our parents for supporting our program and believing in the importance of our Professional Development days. We couldn't do this work without you all! • • #earlychildhoodeducation #preschool #preschoolteacher #infants #toddler #reggioinspired #reggioinspiredteachers #reggioinspiredteachers #playbased #playingandlearning #naeyc #reggiochildren #earlychildhood #teacher #hiring #nowhiring
As the late John Holt helped us to understand, learning and failing are all inseparable aspects of living that both contain priceless lessons. Stay tuned as we kick off a deep dive into some of the work featuring one of our favorite educators- John Holt. #johnholt #childdevelopment #childled #childledlearning #playbased #playbasedlearning
Do something creative everyday 🌸 #toddlerplaytime #preschoolactivities #inspirationtoplay #playbased #playbasedlearning #learnthroughplay #grossmotorplay #kidsplay #kidsactivities #handsonlearning #playtogether #preschoolathome #letthemplay #imaginativeplay #montessori #montessoriplay #montessoriplayroom #montessoribaby #montessoriactivities #montessoriinspired #montessoritoddler #Eyfsinspiration #mumbloggeruk #motherhoodbubble #learnthroughplay #mumlifeUK #qualitychildcare #gettogether #childrenrights #sharingexperience
Book appointment with us for personalized course. Incorporating play into speech therapy is essential. Children thrive when they don't feel like they're working, and play makes learning enjoyable. By using engaging activities to enhance language skills, we can boost their confidence and speech abilities effectively. #speechtherapy #speech #slpspeech #sounds #childhoodspeechdelay #childhoodspeech #solicitudeparentingbyritujain #speechdelay #speechdelaytherapy #speechtherapy #speechtherapyideas #playbased #learnthroughplay
Spring things that make me happy 😊
It takes courage to stand up for what you believe in and it can be scary too. When I first opened Serendipity I had many people ask about how their child was going to learn, what will they take home to show their learning and that play was just a way to release energy. Those families did not enroll in my program, because I wasn’t willing to give up who I was as an Early Childhood Educator and what my program stood for. After 12 years of running my program, I still stand up for my belief in child-led learning and I’m just as loud and proud to advocate as much as possible. Play is my work! #childcentered #playbased #playresponsive #earlychildhoodeducator #childcareprovider #letthembelittle #playallday #theyarealwayslearning #mayischildcaremonth #playismywork
🎣Mark your calendars! 🥾 We have some cool hikes 🍄 and fishing trips 🐟 planned this summer. Registration will be posted closer to event dates. As a reminder: Overnight summer programming will return in 2025. Thank you for your continued support! 🫶🏽🫶🏽 #outdoorstewarship #outdoorequityfund #outdoorspaces #outdoorcommunity #outdoorschool #outdoorlearning #outdooreducation #getkidsoutside #notallclassroomshavefourwalls #explore #openspace #openspaceabq #natureninos #hike #fishing #flyfishing #learningthroughplay #handson #playbasedlearning #playbased #learningoutdoors #hiking #conservationists #landstewards #recreationalists #mushroomhike
Getting ready to plant some vegetables. 🫛 🍅 #gardeningwithchildren #teachershelperdaycare #teachershelper #oakvillechildcare #oakvilledaycare #oakvillemoms #childcare #homedaycare #homechildcare #familydaycare #learnthroughplay #playandlearn #playmatters #playbased #earlylearning #earlychildhood #qualitychildcare #childcareproviders #wegetoutside #playoutside
This cute little game has been a hit! 🚗 🚙 Roll the musical dice to see how many beats that note value gets and move that number of spaces on the track. Of course there’s a catch! Roll a rest and skip your turn. Roll eighth notes and move back 1 space. It’s a fast and simple way to access beginners and a fun start to lessons! Game is from @thepracticeshoppe 😊 #musicclassesforkids #musiclessonsforkids #flutelessons #boardgameaforkids #musicgames #learningactivities #playfullearning #playbased
Read, discuss, draw, create, play…these are all the ways we learn about and interact with the world around us. It makes sense that our kiddos should learn this way too! #creativeclubhouse #myworkisplay #playbased
Although 1:1 is the ideal situation, we CAN support gestalt language processors in groups. Here are some ideas! 💡 Let us know your thoughts or questions below ↘️ 📱Want more information on supporting GLPs in schools? Comment “BLOG” and we will send you the link! You can also check out our blog anytime at www.meaningfulspeech.com/blog. We release a new post every Thursday! 💙 Follow us to be a changemaker @meaningfulspeech. We share the latest research and resources in gestalt language development, play and neurodiversity affirming speech-language therapy (parents and professionals) 💛 Find our free resources, courses, blog, Marketplace and GLP handbook at meaningfulspeech.com
Don’t ever underestimate the long term impact the preschool teacher can have on the life of a child. Children will remember how you nurtured them when they needed nurturing, helped them work through difficult emotions when they needed support regulating, or gave them grace when they hurt their friend. Children will remember how you let them play rather than do worksheets, let them get messy with paint, glue, and dirt. Children will remember your welcoming smile at drop off, your hugs when they got hurt, and how you patiently rubbed their back at nap time. Your impact is great and your imprint runs deep. Be that teacher. You’ve got this! #earlychildhoodenvironments #developmentallyappropriateteaching #developmentallyappropriatelearning #developmentallyappropriatepractice #DAP #earlychildhood #earlychildhoodeducation #playbased #preschool #childledplay #play #preschoolteacher #preschool
Imagination is the heart of learning through storytelling, role-play, arts and drama here at Little Groms #dramaticplay #sociodramaticplay #prosocial #learningthroughplay #playbasededucation #playbased #languagedevelopment
Q “ We want to join The Curiosity Approach academy but worried we have to bin all the plastic, is this true ?” GREAT Question. Here’s the answer to help clarify A. Plastic is NOT banned, there are some incredible plastic resources made of plastic and some great loose part variables! ❤️ If you’re a large setting, then the whole team embarks on this together and it takes TIME If you’re a solo childminder then you become part of our team and no longer feel isolated or alone. We are here on hand to support you as you navigate the six modules. So to answer your question, No we are not expecting you to “bin all the plastic” But be prepared because incredible changes WILL happen when you join The Curiosity Approach Academy. Doors open Tuesday 🎉🙌🏼 Comment below to find out more #childcare #earlyyearscpd #childcareprofessional #childcareprofessional #Childcare #childcareprovider #childcarecenter #playbasedlearning #playbased #playbasededucation #emergentcurriculum #inquirybasedlearning #reggioemilia #reggioinspired #reggioemiliaapproach #Montessori #MontessoriEducation #emmipikler #tewharki #waldorfeducation #waldorfeducation #blendedlearning
How does Educhange facilitators bridge the language gap at Dumdum Sarvodaya School? At Educhange we train our facilitators to learn by doing! We make word cards together, brainstorm together to try and understand our learnings from previous classes. We devise participatory methods to address the mounting language gap that exists in this school in particular but a lot of other schools in general! We recognize that every school is different, the dynamics of students and teachers are also different in every school! There is no one way to deliver lessons but each lesson is a result of a combination of learnings and teachings! #curriculumthroughcocurricular #bridgethegap #playbased learning #inclusivelearning #bookclubsforchildren #academic #educhangefoundation #learnbetter
WERE BACK! Oh boy, we’ve had some changes around here! Almost a year ago we welcomed our third child into the mix, a little man! Which has been a major change around here and all of my time and energy. We’ve dived deep into our homeschooling and finally have a flourishing veggie patch! Well kind of, the girls keep eating everything off it before I can pick it for a photo 🤣
If you have been following along here or have visited our #littlelight practice recently, you very likely know that our space flooded three weeks ago. 😩 That’s the bad news. The good news is that we have been able to use various spaces within our building, the beautiful @northshorewellnesscollective first floor, and patient homes and daycares to not skip a beat with patient care. We have the world’s best and most flexible patients, and we are super grateful! The other good news is that the drywall went back up today, and the painting and baseboards will be finished soon. We are working to piece our space back together stat! Photo of little weekend helpers at the Collective! Not pictured: baseboards (!!), toys, and equipment— all making their return shortly! ✨✨✨✨✨✨ Hello, friend, and welcome to our page! We are Sarah, Sarah, Jenny, Rachel, and Lizzie— Milwaukee-based pediatric therapists, mamas (of 11! 🙌🏽), and advocates for health and wholeness who would love to join you and your family on your child’s developmental journey. We offer an interdisciplinary, family-focused, and play-centric approach to pediatric therapy. Please message or email us to say hello or to ask any questions! You can reach us at [email protected] and learn more at www.littlelightMKE.com. ✨✨✨✨✨✨ #milwaukee #mkemom #milwaukeemom #child #thechildrenoftheworld #parenthood #motherhood #babyhood #childdevelopment #childdevelopmentspecialist #babydevelopment #motordevelopment #speechdevelopment #speechtherapy #pediatricspeechtherapy #pediatricpt #pediatricot #adls #playbasedlearning #playbased #walkingalongside #withyou #teammates #advocates
Dino-naps and children who hold the patience to gently rock extinct reptiles to sleep. Learning is so much more than surface sight and documentation. It is noticing the play that holds the opening key to emotional stamina and love. The Uninterrupted Child is bringing a new approach to Social Skill Groups. 🦖 JOIN US @playwell_brooklyn Thursdays, 4:30pm May 9th - 30th | Ages 3-5 *REGISTRATION Link in Profile* Schedule an enrollment call ☎️ with pending inquiries Founder + Creator, Vanessa Ramos 📧 [email protected] . . . . #dinosaurs #socialskillgroups #socialskills #socialemotional #emotionalregulation #conflictresolution #selfregulation #selfcare #selflove #family #love #community #speechandlanguage #problemsolving #parenting #parentingtips #parentcoach #gentleparenting #looseparts #loosepartsplay #education #earlychildhood #playbased #openplay #freeplay #teacher #childhood #imagination #theuninterruptedchild #theuninterruptedchildllc
It's not too late to squeeze in a chuckle, a giggle, or even a guffaw!☺️😁😆🤪😂 Do it for your health! The Mayo Clinic says so: Short-term benefits A good laugh has great short-term effects. When you start to laugh, it doesn't just lighten your load mentally, it actually induces physical changes in your body. Laughter can: 😆Stimulate many organs. Laughter enhances your intake of oxygen-rich air, stimulates your heart, lungs and muscles, and increases the endorphins that are released by your brain. 😂Activate and relieve your stress response. A rollicking laugh fires up and then cools down your stress response, and it can increase and then decrease your heart rate and blood pressure. The result? A good, relaxed feeling. 😄Soothe tension. Laughter can also stimulate circulation and aid muscle relaxation, both of which can help reduce some of the physical symptoms of stress. Long-term effects Laughter isn't just a quick pick-me-up, though. It's also good for you over the long term. Laughter may: 🤣Improve your immune system. Negative thoughts manifest into chemical reactions that can affect your body by bringing more stress into your system and decreasing your immunity. By contrast, positive thoughts can actually release neuropeptides that help fight stress and potentially more-serious illnesses. 😄Relieve pain. Laughter may ease pain by causing the body to produce its own natural painkillers. 😂Increase personal satisfaction. Laughter can also make it easier to cope with difficult situations. It also helps you connect with other people. 😆Improve your mood. Many people experience depression, sometimes due to chronic illnesses. Laughter can help lessen your stress, depression and anxiety and may make you feel happier. It can also improve your self-esteem. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress-relief/art-20044456 #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #donate #nontradtionaleducation #imaginethepossibilities #shiftingtheparadigm #reimaginingeducation #executivefunctions #playbased #childled #openended #processart #beyondthebooks #learnbydoing #imagine #innovate #build #move #play #create #wonder #explore
Parents, look out for these themes in your child’s evaluation report 👀 ✨ nd affirming allows us to work with how an individual learns from the world ✨ behavioral “issues” - first ask what’s a need we’re not meeting so they can continue learning ✨ masking: hiding differences to fit in social settings, further delaying supports and mental wellbeing Autism awareness is year round. Join me in learning more about our diverse communities! ••• #autism #autismawareness #autismparents #ndaffirming #neurodiversity #neurodiversityaffirming #inclusionmatters
Our day at Little Lambs. #thecuriosityapproach #playbasedpreschool #playislearningplayisenough #playtolearn #playprovocation #playmatters #playislearning #playbased #playbasededucator