Friday, February 20, 2015

Coffee, Chocolate & Cupcake Shop in Kitah Bet

Small rocks, muffin trays, tweezers, plastic tubes, and spoons were out for exploration in the morning. A chocolate matching game was nearby.
This prompted some very involved dramatic play. The children were making coffee, cupcakes and chocolate for each other. I sat down nearby to observe.

Shaya made Noah coffee
Ruth Made cupcakes
Henia had a turn to make coffee too.
Levi made coffee for Leiba
They sat together sipping coffee, eating cupcakes and singing.
Noah: "Are you going to save some for Henia and Pearl"
Ruth made a cup of coffee and offered it to Morah She'alah
Leiba: " I want more coffee"

It is moments like these in Early Childhood that allows for us as educators to gain an insight into the collaborative play of our young children.  We are observing the social skills that they are navigating and nearby to facilitate further interactions.  This play that stemmed from morning work activity, is where imagination and profound development is taking place.  The teacher is there to provide new vocabulary, "sipping", "brewing" and help deconstruct the play to know where interests lie, and where skills can be encouraged. Our classroom is truly a glorious place to be.








Shabbat Shalom
Morah Leah

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