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Today Farashta started her practicum here at Boulder Journey School in Room 3. We are so happy to have her join our team. Chester, Susannah's son, also came to help out today. Hopefully we will see Chester a few more times this year. He likes to come work in the infant room when he is off from school. Chester is very in tune with the children's rhythms. It melts his heart when they laugh and giggle along with him. Here are more images from our day:
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What is even more fun and satisfying than welcoming a new friend- is having other friends there who are already settled-in and ready to greet someone new! Greet they did- smiles, waves and pats all-round. James methodically explored the classroom, tenderly picking up materials and watching friends as they watched him.
Everyone was VERY impressed with his signature mode of movement.
So excited you are here, James.
We can't wait to learn with and from you!
Meanwhile other friends explored some materials both familiar and novel.
Mia took her time and determination to reach and grasp caps and straws.
And Rosie and Ben began poking around some clay.
Rowan and Rosie tracked big friends outside,
And Rosa took a particular liking to a particular platypus and peach.
A good day.
"What infants need is the opportunity and time to take in and figure out the world around them."
Magda Gerber
Magda Gerber
A few moments from our day where we were
problem solving,
discovering,
testing,
persevering,
self regulating
and building relationships.
problem solving,
discovering,
testing,
persevering,
self regulating
and building relationships.
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Charlotte and Bella had a wonderful day with Mia, Rosa, Rosie, Rowan and Ben. We laughed, cuddled, had some food, climbed, waved, observed, and explored so many materials. We look forward to welcoming Susannah and Maya back to school next week.
Today, the children were introduced to several boxes, a few were filled with different materials and featured various shapes and sizes of holes cut into their tops. These boxes presented a new challenge—inviting the children to discover how to open them, figure out how the materials fit through the openings, and collaborate with their peers in sharing the boxes and materials. This activity provided rich opportunities for problem-solving, fostering prosocial interactions, and enhancing language development, as well as refining fine motor skills.
Additionally, the boxes encouraged spatial awareness as the children explored how shapes and sizes interacted with the holes, and they sparked creativity and imaginative play. The process required patience and perseverance, promoting resilience as the children focused on their tasks. Social-emotional development flourished as they navigated turn-taking and cooperation, learning to manage their emotions and interact with empathy. The activity also strengthened hand-eye coordination and deepened their understanding of cause and effect through trial and error.
Additionally, the boxes encouraged spatial awareness as the children explored how shapes and sizes interacted with the holes, and they sparked creativity and imaginative play. The process required patience and perseverance, promoting resilience as the children focused on their tasks. Social-emotional development flourished as they navigated turn-taking and cooperation, learning to manage their emotions and interact with empathy. The activity also strengthened hand-eye coordination and deepened their understanding of cause and effect through trial and error.
If you would like to extend this experience at home, there are similar activities you can offer your child that promote problem-solving and creativity. Simple household items, like shoeboxes with various objects and cut-out holes, can be used to challenge children’s spatial awareness and fine motor skills. Engaging in open-ended play with puzzles, stacking toys, or shape sorters can also help reinforce their understanding of cause and effect. Additionally, you can encourage your child to collaborate with siblings or friends, fostering social-emotional growth and prosocial behaviors like sharing and turn-taking. Asking open-ended questions during play, such as “How do you think this will fit?” or “What do you think will happen if you try this?” can also help support language development and creative thinking.
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Check out some photos from this week!
This week there was a lot of play, exploring materials, and noticing our other friends! We are so pleased that everyone is slowly adjusting to the environment and remembering faces. We are looking forward for the weeks ahead!
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