Posts by Kim « Images of Learning Project

A Rolling Pin Problem

By Kim, on May 14th, 2012%

Theo, Jake and Iris are standing around a table with clay, mallets and rolling pins. They are fully engaged in their own pursuits, seemingly unaware of one another.

That is until Jake spots the rolling pin in Theo’s hand. Jake looks at Theo, looks at the rolling pin, looks back at Theo….the message is . . . → Read More: A Rolling Pin Problem

Clay is Stronger Than Playdough

By Kim, on May 11th, 2012%

The island complete with palm tree and coconut

We see….a child who know how to wait and who has high expectations. A child who wants to show that he or she knows things and knows how to do things, and who has all the strength and potential that comes from children’s ability to wonder and to be amazed. A child who is powerful . . . → Read More: Clay is Stronger Than Playdough

Get a Big Group

By Kim, on May 7th, 2012%

A while ago I posted Get a Group, in which I talked about how eight of us get together to discuss our ECE practice. But now I want to talk about how fabulous it is to Get a Big Group…..say 350?!

Danielle and I just returned from the annual Early Childhood Educators of BC Conference . . . → Read More: Get a Big Group

Are You Kidding Me!?

By Kim, on April 29th, 2012%

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!

. . . → Read More: Are You Kidding Me!?

Holes

By Kim, on April 19th, 2012%

“It takes a universe to make a child, both in outer form and inner spirit. It takes a universe to educate a child, a universe to fulfill a child.” Thomas Berry

I have been on vacation on a tropical island in the Pacific. All I will say . . . → Read More: Holes