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Trainer Monitored Discussion- Get children engaged in meaningful learning
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Trainer Monitored Discussion- Get children engaged in meaningful learning
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I think it’s important to prioritize discovery when planning activities. There maybe a specific way to do an activity but its important to emphasize to children that they can be creative and encourage them to experiment with the materials.
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Skyler, I agree! Encouraging creativity and experimentation fosters meaningful learning experiences for children. Great insight!
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Skyler, I agree! Encouraging children to be creative and experiment with materials fosters meaningful learning experiences. Great point!
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You can ask them enthusiastic and engaging questions to get them thinking and get them excited about what they are learning
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lead activities that they have express interest in
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I really like writing books as an activity. I have kids draw and then ask them if they want me to write a story to go along with their pictures. My classroom has also been doing playdo recently, which I like because they learn to use a variety of tools.
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I believe hands on activities get children engaged better than anything else.
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Creative ways to get children engaged in active, ,meaningful learning would be to ask meaningful questions, make accommodations for student who need it, teach topics or hobbies that interest your students, and make learning fun, not just have them sit and expect them to listen.
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Know where they are developmentally and ask them open ended questions.
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Painting, drumming, singing during transitions, reading and pointing images from the books, dancing, riding bikes outside, sensory tables with water, pouring, kitchen play.
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Andrea, great suggestions! Incorporating music, art, outdoor activities, and sensory play are excellent ways to engage children in learning.
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I feel like when doing circle time having the children engage, getting served and returning to the child
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Some ways to get children engaged in their learning is to choose activties where the children can make a lot of their own choices on which path they choose to take with their work. You can also try to make the project a reward and make it seem fun. One last thing you might do is do your own project with them while they are also doing their’s.
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Some creative ways are to develop socials skills, help with their self-identity and emotional well-being, encouraging children to think critically.
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Great suggestions, Khalimah! Developing social skills and critical thinking are key to meaningful learning experiences for children.
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Having a learning activity that has learning behind it but a fun and captivating activity such as a song that’s fun and catchy but also educational.
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“Great idea, Jewell! Using music as a tool for learning is engaging and effective.”
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To get a child engaged in an activity you have to show enthusiasm and be willing to participate in the activity also.
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Foster positive self-identity and a sense of emotional well-being.
Develop social skills and knowledge.
Encourage children to think critically, reasons, question and experiment.
Enhance physical development and skills.
Encourage and demonstrate sound health, safety, and nutritional practice.
Encourage creative expression, representation and appreciation for the arts.
Develop a sense of belonging to the natural environment.
Ensure the materials and practices of your program reflect the backgrounds and current practices of the children and families enrolled.
Respect and celebrate cultural diversity.
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Lashea, your response highlights important aspects of engaging children in active, meaningful learning. Well done!
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What are some creative ways to get children engaged in active, meaningful learning?
Making learning fun by doing fun activities, listening to the children and observing which activities they like more, being silly and teaching material in words and tone that are appropriate for their age, having children work together.
