tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1139267038363003129.post5197601851108658277..comments2024-02-06T02:20:14.536-05:00Comments on little illuminations: I need a little peace and quiet, please!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13798516846017108647noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1139267038363003129.post-3289088281474524502010-02-06T09:51:23.975-05:002010-02-06T09:51:23.975-05:00@Deborah Yes, I did. Like I said, I'm not an ...@Deborah Yes, I did. Like I said, I'm not an artist (although I sure enjoy it!)<br /><br />@Teacher Tom I agree! We do have to be aware who is using these spots, how long they are staying and the reason they are there. The trick is to allow them a few minutes to regroup without giving them the opportunity to "withdraw". That's why facilitation is so important, especially at first while they are still figuring out what these areas are for. We want them to be able to use these as a self selected regrouping area and not a place to hide out. I was worried when I posted this that folks would see this as a glorified "time out". These spots are not for that purpose. It's all about helping our little people become in charge of their own emotions, so they have the skills to face greater challenges later in life!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13798516846017108647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1139267038363003129.post-28493193084188913062010-02-06T09:24:56.343-05:002010-02-06T09:24:56.343-05:00This is an interesting post for me. Our classes ar...This is an interesting post for me. Our classes are only in session for 2.5 hours a day, and I tend to operate on the principle that I don't want to give the kids too many chances to "hide out" since preschool is the time to interact with the other people.<br /><br />That said, the kids still find their own quiet spots. Some of them crawl under our loft, some retreat to our play dough table and kneed the dough for awhile, others sit in a corner with a book. It's actually amazing to me that they find their own calm spaces in our chaos.<br /><br />Occasionally, however, a kid will get "stuck" in her quiet spot and need a little help moving on. It's a fascinating dynamic!<br /><br />Still, you have me thinking that maybe I should be a bit more pro-active about it.Teacher Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14606781724784785338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1139267038363003129.post-10264887159553351942010-02-05T22:54:39.281-05:002010-02-05T22:54:39.281-05:00Those are so cute!! Did you draw the pictures on t...Those are so cute!! Did you draw the pictures on the board - so talented too!Deborah Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992053244004086395noreply@blogger.com