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Learning Language, Math, & Science Concepts Through Play
Play is essential to optimize learning Language, Math, Science, as well as preparing the brain for collaboration, creativity and making valuable contributions to the world. Please follow and like us:
Posted in Brain Development, Children, Constructivist Education, Education, Genius, Play, Preschool, School Reform, STEM subjects, Teaching
Tagged achievement, brain development, constructivist education, creativity, decision making, education, leaders, Leadership, Learning, math, math teaching, play, Preschool, project based learning, school, school reform, self-actualization, STEM subject, success, teaching
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Should You Use Playskool Blocks in Your Classroom?
“Do you use blocks in your classroom?” was an interview question we asked when searching for a lower elementary teacher. “Why?” was a follow up question. We didn’t hire someone until we heard a good answer. Are there right and wrong answers to … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Education, Genius, Play, School Reform, Self-Actualization, Standards, Teaching
Tagged achievement, challenge, constructivist education, education, Excellence, Genius, kids, mathematics, Montessori Education, Parenting, play, Preschool, school, school reform, self-actualization, standards, STEM Subjects, success, teaching, technology
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How Should Adults Interfere with Child’s Play?
Play is the highest form of research. – Albert Einstein When adults fear for their children’s future success, they tend to see play as a frivolous waste of time. They are just as wrong about that today as they have been in … Continue reading
Posted in Brain Development, Challenge, Character, Children, Conflict and Issues, Constructivist Education, Creativity, decision-making, Education, Genius, Love, parenting, Play, School Reform, Self-Actualization, Teaching, Technology and Education
Tagged building character, character, conflict, decision making, Discipline, education, Emotional control, gaming, Genius, kids, kids and the internet, Learning, learning social skills, Parenting, play, school, school reform, teaching, teenagers
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The Soul of Creativity
The Soul of Creativity Ever thought about the fact that 4-year-olds know the past tense of 10,000 verbs having heard only 100 or so? You notice this gift when you hear them make a mistake like “goed” or “eated.” Equally impressive … Continue reading
Posted in Character, Children, Creativity, Education, Genius, Leadership, parenting
Tagged achievement, brain development, building character, character, child-rearing, conflict, decision making, Discipline, education, empathy, Genius, imperfection, integrity, Joy, kids, leaders, Leadership, Learning, Mistakes, Parenting, play, responsibility, school culture, school reform, self-actualization, social responi, social skills, stress, success, teaching, teaching responsibility, teamwork, thoughtfulness
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