Good Afternoon!
The circle table is where friends come together to do a puzzle or play a game like ‘Go Fish’—this morning it was very busy with friends moving to and from the table. Cooperative play is the last stage of play that children in early education go through. What does cooperative play look like?
Franklin and Jack decided to get out Go Fish. Franklin has been playing this game quite a lot so he asked Jack if he’d like to join him. They worked together, talking through the rules and each step of the game. They were completely involved in the game, each putting in effort towards the end.
In a multi-age classroom, with friends ranging in ages from two and a half to six years old, a few different play stages are present. A two year old plays very differently than their six year old peer. But, one of the many benefits of a multi-age classroom is that these age groups learn from each other. We often see a five or six year old play with a younger friend, taking them under their wing.
I’ve attached a quick article that lays out the many stages of play as well as the ages that may be associated with these stages!
https://www.verywellfamily.com/types-of-play-2764587
Breakfast– Whole Grain Cheerios and fresh watermelon.
Lunch– Brown rice with shredded beef and cheese, fresh watermelon/oranges, and fresh carrots/cucumber.
PM snack– Whole wheat crackers and peanuts.
Wee Sprout– Fresh carrots/cucumber.
Have a great evening!
-Mindy
Link to pictures: WF 7/23