Here’s a study with interesting implications for young children and screen time. For many years I’ve been concerned about the effects of screen time and digital devices on children, especially young children. My position has been that young kids are best served by being outside, using gross motor skills, and playing with others to learn …
Just found this clip of an old song of mine. Tom Pease recorded and probably rescued it, and then the Chenille Sisters did a nice version, and then, I see now, included it in some kind of tv show. I always liked the song, and here it pops up again.
As part of the residency mentioned in my previous post, we’ve now written the words and learned five songs about butterflies. One is Butterfly Wishes by Sarah Pirtle. I’m not including that here. One is adapted from Butterfly Dance by Joanie Calem. The other three are Butterflies, Long Way Down to Mexico, and Changes in …
article about the importance of relationships in education.
A great article about what I have seen over and over makes a huge difference for kids. Affection/Relationship/Love
Windsor Elementary School, 5 minutes from where I live, is embarking on an arts integrated residency exploring connections between monarch butterflies, journeys, metamorphosis in all of us, and creativity. My wife Heather Terrill Stotts did the sizable leg work to make this happen. She teaches second grade and is also a driving force in bringing …
Read this post if you are an early childhood teacher or advocate or parent or educator. It’s unbelievable.