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Thinking With Contemporary Art: Re Envisioning Material Movements in Early Childhood Spaces
No full textThis article focuses on the unfolding processes and surprising openings that are revealed through engaging with themes produced by contemporary art in early childhood settings. Rather than contemplating objects of art as finished pieces with inherent meanings, this article shows how materials and themes are in a constant state of becoming. Central to the article is the work of Korean artist Kimsooja and the themes generated through her recent exhibit, Unfolding. The author presents a series of reflections about the transformative effect of this artist’s work in clearing away the author’s previously held understandings of how thinking through the work of contemporary artists is done in early childhood spaces.
Play and Exploration in Grade One: Extending the Principles of Early Learning
No full textPlay, as a pedagogical approach in kindergarten classrooms, is often a common practice and valued within the learning process. As children transition to grade 1, the use of play may not be found within curriculum documents or highlighted as a valuable way to learn. Children in elementary grades should continue to experience learning through play. Examples from this grade 1 class engaged in play throughout a science inquiry cycle demonstrated how learning through play connected with the outcomes of their grade 1 science curriculum. Observations of children engaged in various projects demonstrated motivation for learning, community building through play, and enjoyment in reaching curricular outcomes. Children’s work samples, photos, and conversations and the teacher’s anecdotal notes provided insights into the benefits of play as a pedagogical approach in grade 1.
