The Creative Curriculum recommends sporadic “Wow” experiences, in which students are exposed to people and places related to the topic of study. These experiences help students relate what they are learning in school to the real world.
These past two weeks we have been studying health and the body. We understand that eating the right foods and exercising are important, but we are not finished with this concept until words are connected to actions.
We visited The Dome for a time of play and movement. We used the parts of our body we learned about in the classroom in a practical way.
Parents play a huge role in creating “Wow” experiences. Each adult that visits our classroom sparks excitement in joy in our students. For example, if we begin a discussion about dinosaurs, we may invite a paleontologist to talk about fossils. If you are an expert in a specific field of study, we are always open to planning an activity or listening to your story!