The weather was beautiful this week, so we wanted to take advantage of it! As a class, using the T. Rope and our "safe walking feet" we arrived at Trio park. Once we were at the park, we all sat down on the sidewalk to discuss where we could play. Because the park is not gated off, it is important that we established boundaries in which the children are able to explore. This week, we asked the children to stay either on the grass or on the oval sidewalk that surrounds the grass area. With a few friendly reminders through out our playground exploration, the children did a great job abiding to our park rules. The children got multiple opportunities to use their large motor skills at the park like running, pulling a wagon and kicking a ball. Some children also enjoyed playing with Ms. Fitzgerald's Pre-K class.
Unlike the 'cookie cuttered' playgrounds that we see all over the city, Trio park provides a open space for children to engage in unstructured physical activities. Trio park encourages children to think about what they can do, what they want to do, and how to play with others. It is here that children can use their imagination and creative thinking to craft their outdoor playtime.
Unlike the 'cookie cuttered' playgrounds that we see all over the city, Trio park provides a open space for children to engage in unstructured physical activities. Trio park encourages children to think about what they can do, what they want to do, and how to play with others. It is here that children can use their imagination and creative thinking to craft their outdoor playtime.
Hola! Senorita Harpole!
Last week, our Spanish teacher, Ms. Harpole, introduced Spanish to our classroom. Ms. Harpole visits our classroom each day and plays with our children in Spanish. Her Spanish instruction is very much play-oriented and is based on practical language. Ms. Harpole wants to make learning Spanish fun for the children. It has been only two weeks, but the children are already learning some spanish vocabulary through play and songs.
Last week, our Spanish teacher, Ms. Harpole, introduced Spanish to our classroom. Ms. Harpole visits our classroom each day and plays with our children in Spanish. Her Spanish instruction is very much play-oriented and is based on practical language. Ms. Harpole wants to make learning Spanish fun for the children. It has been only two weeks, but the children are already learning some spanish vocabulary through play and songs.
Language development
Speaking of language, children’s language development is particularly noticeable during the toddler years. Children begin to acquire skills in expressing themselves verbally with increasing vocabularies and complexity of language structure around the age of two. In our classroom, we constantly support their language development by giving them words, describing their actions and emotions and asking open-ended questions. The more words and expressions they hear and use as communication tools, the better their language skills will become.
We would like to share some of the tips you can do to help your child's language skills:
Speaking of language, children’s language development is particularly noticeable during the toddler years. Children begin to acquire skills in expressing themselves verbally with increasing vocabularies and complexity of language structure around the age of two. In our classroom, we constantly support their language development by giving them words, describing their actions and emotions and asking open-ended questions. The more words and expressions they hear and use as communication tools, the better their language skills will become.
We would like to share some of the tips you can do to help your child's language skills:
- Speak to your child as a conversation partner.
- Use 'real words' (not baby words).
- Let the child take time to answer (not answer for him/her).
- Read aloud stories.
- Ask open-ended questions. Use their past experience and pictures on the book to help them understand what's been asked.