Animals and Natural Science in First and Second Grade
In my combined first and second grade classes, children’s self-initiated learning took place during Choice Time. These concrete experiences served as a background for gaining new insights and...
View ArticlePhysical Science for First and Second Grade
In my combined first and second grade, physical science was one of the offerings for Choice Time – allowing participation and exploration while discussing and debating with their classmates. Children...
View ArticlePrograms for Six-, Seven-, and Eight-Year-Olds
What programs in my combined first and second grades provide the natural learning of childhood? Exploration, discovery, and experimentation are part of self-initiated learning stemming from children’s...
View ArticleChildren’s Participations with Teacher Initiated Art
In my combined first and second grade classes, teacher initiated art provided experiences for children to participate in the art center during Choice Time. Activities provided: various types of...
View ArticleChoice Time for First and Second Grade
In my combined first and second grade, Choice Time for children’s self-initiated learning was an important part of each day, a time to participate and explore in the learning centers – a time to...
View ArticleOpportunities for Cognitive Growth During Choice Time
In my combined first and second grade, Choice Time was an important part of each day, allowing children’s self-initiated learning to grow through their freedom of choice. There were math, science, art,...
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