Mar 17GeometryFrom the activities we did during the geometry workshop, I believe the large puzzle pieces as shared in the photo below would be best for infants. I believe this is appropriate for infants as they are large pieces (no choking hazard), and they can be explored, stepped over, held, etc…3 min read3 min read
Mar 8Data displaysData displays are incredible for children’s mathematical learning, as they allow children to learn about patterns, classifying, sorting, matching, comparing, and counting all at once. They are engaging, as they can be about a story, or about the children themselves, and children are able to vote or add their opinion…3 min read3 min read
Feb 23Workshop #6: Mathematical learningUntil now, I had never realized that playing cards could be a way to teach mathematical skills to children. Which means, in a way, board games similar to Monopoly, or Scrabble, any that have numbers we need to add up to calculate points could be great for teaching and supporting…Mathematics Education2 min readMathematics Education2 min read
Feb 16Workshop #5: Forest WednesdayDuring our forest wednesday, I noticed how much I was able to pay attention to the class. When I am in indoor settings, I struggle a lot in paying attention or focusing for long periods of time, but doing class outdoors helped a lot and I found myself to naturally…Forest School3 min readForest School3 min read
Feb 10Engineering WorkshopDuring this week, we were able to learn a lot more on the engineering process. We were able to attempt to build towers out of newspapers, straws, playdough and buttons, and other tools.2 min read2 min read
Feb 2Reflection #3: Learning stations!For reflection #3, we were able to do various experiments that would be great for children, and have fun with getting messy. My favorite activity was the baking soda and conditioner station, as it ended up creating what seemed to be fake snow! …Early Childhood Education2 min readEarly Childhood Education2 min read
Jan 26Workshop #2: Reflection on Story WalksThe benefits of story walks to child development Story walks allow children to have a story from a book turn into a fun indoor or outdoor adventure, as they are looking for the next page, reading the story, and following the instructions provided at each page. They may fly to…Early Childhood Education4 min readEarly Childhood Education4 min read
Jan 20Reflection for class: An adventure on a beautiful winter dayI went outside around my home and at school to do my scavenger hunt for the class. I noticed many differences, in the types of trees around, the animals, the amount of things that were from nature vs. human-made, etc. On my first day, I noticed a lot of the…Class5 min readClass5 min read
Dec 23, 2021Sexual health series: top 5 things to remember for sexual intercourseDo not fear being yourself. Whether you are a virgin or, you enjoy having sex with various folks weekly, it is essential to remember to own who you are and not be ashamed. Often, when women sleep around they are shamed, and when men are still virgins after the age of 21…Sex2 min readSex2 min read
Dec 20, 2021Sexual health series: Can masculinity be healthy?I am no medical advice giver or doctor, this series is intended to give a basic understanding of various topics in regards to sexual health. These topics can be triggering for some readers as they may discuss sexual violence, please proceed with caution. No, no one is saying masculinity is…Mental Health4 min readMental Health4 min read
