I saw this video on Monday Family Home Destroyed by Avalanche
I immediately had two simultaneous thoughts:
1. Oy.
2. What a great representation of hands on learning!
Now, I’m not suggesting that we all bring in 5 pound bags of flour and encourage our young children to redecorate the living room, however, think about everything this experience taught these little guys. ages 1 and 3.
• Bringing the new bag of flour into the living room (Gross motor, negotiation skills and cooperation)
• Opening the bag (Problem solving skills)
• Moving the flour from the bag to the couch, the windows and the television (Math, engineering and visioning come into play here.)
• Tossing the flour in the air like my brother (Modeling for the 3 year old and repetition for the 1 year old)
• Feeling the flour against my hands, the floor, the couch, etc. (Sensory, fine motor, discovery)
• Sharing our activity with mom (Self esteem, communication)
• Watching mom clean up (Priceless!)
Learning opportunities are everywhere. When the experience is relevant and interesting, the learning takes on a whole new depth.
My only advice to the mom? TOP SHELF.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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