Monday, February 16, 2015

Invitation to Explore Water Play with Infant & Toddlers

Teacher: Nicole Holyfield
Date: February 16, 2015
Assignment: Module 3 Assignment 1

Title: Invitation to Explore Water Play for Infant & Toddlers
Age Group: Intend for Infant and Toddler Teachers (Reggio Emilia Approach)

I created a Power Point Presentation that I will present at a Reggio Conference. The conference focuses on the introducing Reggio Approach to learning for Early Childhood teachers. The Power Point Presentation focuses on giving Early Childhood teacher ideas on how to invite infant and toddlers to explore water. I use the power point to introduce ideas to teachers, also display the tables with materials that are listed on the power point. The teachers will view the power point, explore with the materials and then decide which WV Early Learning content standard each activity meets and gain new ideas.

I uploaded my power point on my Google blogger. I chose to use Google blogger, because it is a great way to share information with other professionals.  There are several different kinds of social media, that teachers could use to get ideas and interact with other teachers on-line but I prefer Blogger. I was introduced to Blogger through an on-line course. I like the idea of view other teacher’s blogs and getting new ideas and sharing opinions. Here is my BlogSpot: Invitation to Explore Water Play with Infant & Toddlers

The power point presentation includes a picture and video of Ella, a toddler of one of my former college students. It also includes a list of recyclable materials, what you need to create sensory bags, sensory bottles and resources that were used.

v  Reggio Emilia Approach- the Reggio Approach is the approach of teaching young children by building on children’s ideas by using recyclable materials. It an educational approach to learning developed by Loris Malaguzzi.  Loris Malaguzzi developed this approach to learn after World War II, in Reggio Emilia, Italy. He wanted to bring the community together. He used nature and recyclable materials, to teach children to learn, as well as involving their families.

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·       WV Early Learning Content Standards: The purpose of the group was to create a document that establishes common language that illustrates what infants and toddlers
should know and do in the developmental process. The document is designed as a planning resource for caregivers, parents, consultants, administrators, home visitors, trainers, higher education, policy makers, and others. It is not intended to be an assessment tool. Users should carefully observe children,
record notes, and use the document to guide intentional planning of activities to enhance children’s development.


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·       Picture and Video of Ella: Pierpont Laboratory Preschool has a disclosure form that parents and students sign to state pictures and videos are only to be used for educational purposes such as assignments, conferences, and workshops.