Topic – The role of Risky Play and Nature Play on empathy and community building. This week I did some research into the literature on Risky Play and Nature Play, and found some fascinating links with empathy and community building. Risky Play is defined by Ellen Sandseter (a Norwegian academic …
This week we all chose to explore the question “What opportunities do children have to care for their environments/community?” through reading different relevant resources. I read the book “Seeds of Change: planting a path to peace” by Jen Cullerton Johnson, published in 2010 (https://www.amazon.ca/Seeds-Change-Wangaris-Gift-World/dp/160060367X). This is an amazing, and beautifully …
February 1st – Group 6 team post (input by Kate) This week ew have been using the ELF section on Engaging with identities, social responsibility, and diversity to guide our thinking. We all chose a particular reflective question from that section, to think about in relation to our overall theme …
January 25th 2022 Post by – Kate Shapiro Today our group decided to focus on an element of the Early Learning Framework “wellbeing and belonging”, in relation to our overall theme of “How can we enhance community in connection with the land?” at a community garden near our home. I …
