Learning to read often occurs around the age of six and continues to develop through childhood and into adolescence. Some young children learn to read before they are six-years-old and some children learn closer to eight-years-old. Learning to read is a lot like learning to walk, some children are early walkers and some walk closerContinue reading Learning to Read: Word Study
The Value of Handwork and Handicrafts
“Busy hands, happy heart.” I enjoy creating items with my hands. I was influenced by my dad who enjoyed to making handicrafts in his free time. I grew up watching him make beautiful things with his hands. When he was very young he was ill and my grandparents wouldn’t let him go out toContinue reading The Value of Handwork and Handicrafts
Guided Learning
Β Β Β This week I have been reflecting on the learning and teaching process and thinking about what it means to support children as they learn.Β This post is about what guided learning means to me. I will also describe the influence educators and learning philosophies have on my beliefs about learning and teaching. GuidedContinue reading Guided Learning