Play Based Philosophy

​During class, the children will have a variety of activities to choose from.  Some of the activities can be taken from a shelf and played with while others may be loose parts or our mud kitchen.  I observe the children to see what excites them and draws their attention .  I do use my curriculum as a guide, but will adjust the available activities if something specific peaks their interest.  For example if they are playing and lift up a board and find an interesting creature, we may learn a little about that creature during our next class.  If they are really intrigued it may continue, if not we will continue with the planned curriculum. 

​The activities available to them during our class times all have purpose, whether to aid in developing their math and literacy skills, their creativity and imagination, fine and gross motor skills, focus and concentration, independence, sensory development or to promote healthy social interactions, just to name a few.

Most days they will have a selection of craft supplies to do with what they would like.  I am not concerned with them creating a product as much as I am about them learning during the process.  So some of the crafts that they create may not look as you would expect.  Sometimes the craft may end up getting cut up altogether.  While creating and sometimes destroying something, much can be learned.  ​