Offering children some concrete ways to handle sharing materials allows them to relax and follow their ideas. Children learn that there is a way to have a turn, and that they don’t need to grab or hoard toys. Although young children can be impulsive and find it hard to use their words in the heat of the moment, children can learn to talk to each other when supported by the adults around them. Helping children communicate about taking turns is one of the first steps towards learning to share.
One of the first things you may notice at At Park West is the way teachers speak with children. You’ll notice that they slow down and tune in to listen to children, and speak carefully with them about day to day happenings and recent events.
What a year it’s been! A year of discoveries, triumphs and, at times, disappointments. For all of us, this time of year is marked by a mixture of emotions. We are so proud of how much children have grown and excited for their next steps, but also wistful and a bit sad to say goodbye.
Young children are naturally curious, and are driven to explore the world around them. They are encountering so many things for the first time, and inevitably they want to find out what it is, what it does, and what they can do to it.
Offering children some concrete ways to handle sharing materials allows them to relax and follow their ideas. Children learn that there is a way to have a turn, and that they don’t need to grab or hoard toys. Although young children can be impulsive and find it hard to use their words in the heat of the moment, children can learn to talk to each other when supported by the adults around them. Helping children communicate about taking turns is one of the first steps towards learning to share.
