COOPERATION FUN BUILDS CHARACTER
A burst of sound from one foot popping a plastic packing bubble fills a gymnasium with a loud pop. Before cooperating and popping the packing bubbles together we have looked at the Cooperation poster that shows everyone focusing on the same thing. There is a feeling of equality that enhances the camaraderie of cooperation because we all know it is going to be a really fund experience working together. We hold our feet in place and wait for my count, doing self calming deep be
Using Sobel’s Styles of Play to Guide Toddler Nature Experiences, Part 2
Last month’s nature blog introduced David Sobel’s 7 Styles of Nature Play and how they can be used as a framework for teachers and caregivers to enhance nature experiences with toddlers. The first article covered only three of Sobel’s 7 styles, Adventure, Fantasy and Imagination, and Maps and Paths. This month’s article will take a look at the remaining four styles of play, their definitions and how teachers at Wildwood Nature School and other schools following the 7 styles g
