Last month I cancelled our
The reason?
I was asked to present a play-inspired workshop for a group
of Early Childhood Educators in the Los Angeles area!!
So I...
put a closed sign on our door
packed up my materials
and took the show on the road!
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| Resource and Idea Table |
Dramatic Play
w/ Asian inspired restaurant props and
chopsticks (for fine motor development)
inspired by the book...
"Lion Dancer"
by Kate Waters and Madeline Slovenz-Low
Play Dough Monster Creations
Homemade Play Dough (not pictured)
Play Dough tools
inspired by the book...
"Go Away Big Green Monster"
by Ed Emberley
Dinosaur Babies
Dinosaur Babies
Repurposed Box- (with a trash bag liner)
Bird Seed- (used as a substitute for sand)
Bird Seed- (used as a substitute for sand)
Cups for scooping
Toy Dinosaurs
inspired by the read-along...
"Dinosaur Babies"
by Lucille Recht Penner
The Music Box
Paint Dot Art on Paper Towels
and a...
"Things that Grow"
The Music Box
Paint Dot Art on Paper Towels
and a...
"Things that Grow"
Food Collage
Grocery store ads or cooking magazines
Grocery store ads or cooking magazines
Play Dough scissors
Construction Paper
Glue
inspired by the book...
"Growing Vegetable Soup"
by Lois Ehlert
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My take-away message is always to...
keep it "hands-on"
follow the children's lead
and learn to use what you have!
These repurposed school fundraiser boxes for...
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| Before... |
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| After... |
Marble Painting/Waffle Ball Painting
Marbles or Waffle Balls- (depending on the ages of the children)
Box- (repurposed box or small pencil box)
Paper
Paint
inspired by the story...
"Little Blue and Little Yellow"
by Leo Lionni
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I have found that not only do I enjoy inspiring children,
I also enjoy inspiring the adults who work with them
The best way to make a difference in the world
is through the life of a child!
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