Fdk provocations

Elizabeth ✨ Preschool for You on Instagram: "The Magic of Play✨ When I set out a provocation sometimes it sparks an interest, and sometimes it doesn’t. Well, today, the spark was definitely ignited and the magic of learning through play and loose parts took over! One thing I will say about this particular corner of our classroom- it’s where all things nature live and loose parts are open to grab and play with freely. It’s also the place where imaginations come to life, children play…

An Invitation to Explore Leaves Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert is a beautifully illustrated book about a leaf man that is blown by the wind far away from home. The children had the opportunity to explore the woods behind the school. They gathered leaves, berries, sticks, seed pods, and acorns. They sorted the items to be used in their project. A beautiful display inspire children to create. The children used the natural materials to create their own leaf people. Completed Leaf People

Learn how to teach phonics with play dough in a play-based classroom through sensory play experiences. Enhance literacy and learning with props and phonics playdough mats for engaging and effective teaching.

Number Recognition and Counting Provocation.

Make a hands-on seasons activity for kids using rocks or stones, wooden circles, and some stickers! Children can sort the picture stones onto the appropriate wooden circle depicting either spring, summer, winter or fall. Such a great way to encourage discussion about the differences between the four seasons! Follow our Creative Learning Pinterest board! ...

When you think about invitations and provocations what do you think is most significant? What is the relationship between an invitation and provocation?

At the beginning of every year my teaching partner and I incorporate lots of name recognition, construction, and writing provocations to engage children. Here are some of our favourites so far this…

Lets talk about provocations... What is a provocation? The options really are endless! Provocations are happening wether you come from a Reggio Emilia inspired centre or not. They are the questions we ask, the materials we put out, the music we put on...even we as teachers act as a provocation sometimes... Heres how Journey in Early Childhood defines it... Deliberate and thoughtful decisions made by the teacher to extend the ideas of children. Teachers provide materials, media and general…