Finn’s teamwork song has got it right. In the Land of Life Skills, it’s all about teamwork. With five friends gathered at one table to explore, sort, pile up and identify the color of plastic gems, it’s as much about working cooperatively next to each other as it is beginning math skills. The same goes with the wonder of magnetic materials. Not only are friends learning science, they are learning how to interact in a positive way with one another, sitting/standing so closely together, elbow to elbow. Teamwork. Talk Work instead of Yelling Work. Gentle Touch Work instead of Pushing Down Work. Sharing My Tray Work instead of Crying Work. When you are two or three or four, in the Land of Life Skills, your needs are immediate and your impulse control is still developing. And that’s ok.
“It’s mine!” “No, it’s mine!” “I had it first!” “You took my spot!” “She has more than me!”
Learning to share. Life skill extraordinaire. It feels good to share with you and it makes you feel good when I share. Look what we can create together, when we share.
In our Land of Life Skills, we watch our older friends role model life skills beautifully.
In the Land of Life Skills sometimes Muppet Mascots help us along. Ideas like “Please don’t grab my face when you want to speak with me.” or learning a new song:
“It’s a hard day when you don’t get your way! And Hey! Sometimes I feel the same way!”
It’s been a fabulous day in our Land of Life Skills. What’s it Gonna Take? Teamwork. Thanks Finners.
Wee Sprouts: WF garden zucchini. Breakfast: Whole wheat toast with butter and cinnamon and pear slices. Lunch: Egg noodles with ham, peas and watermelon. Snack: WF garden zucchini muffins and bananas.