Are You Kidding Me!?

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This is the craziest thing. These are jelly moulds you can  make and when you touch them they make music. It’s called Noisy Jelly. Of course.

All I can say is the French students who invented this must have had a childhood that allowed lots of exploration, creativity and experimentation!

 

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The Pretties Revisited

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So the children have embraced the table setting practice. One day when I was getting ready for snack a child offered to help me set the table. I asked her if she wanted to do it herself. She responded enthusiastically with a yes.  I quickly put a tray together of my materials . . . → Read More: The Pretties Revisited

On Being Vulnerable and Amazing

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The vulnerability of the teacher…..being vulnerable to allow the children to take risks

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Being vulnerable is not what we as ECE’s strive for. We want to be in control, to have the answer. We want to be professional, and professionals know. . . . → Read More: On Being Vulnerable and Amazing

Wordless Wednesday: Sticks and Stones

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Wabi-sabi and Other Art Forms

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I have the cheapest camera out there. Despite living with a photographer for 30 years, I have completely failed to catch on to the nuances of F/stops or ISO speed. So the dummy setting on a cheap camera is perfect for me.

But here’s the best part of having a cheap camera…..I can hand it off . . . → Read More: Wabi-sabi and Other Art Forms