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Really Seeing Children

 Good morning and happy Monday! 

In an effort to continue our learning about each child and their individualities, the Pine class teachers will be participating in a building wide study based off of last years book study group "Really Seeing Children." Last year, we focused a lot on how to tell our class' story through the use of the blog and focusing on just one aspect of a child's day. This year, we will be continuing our study by focusing on seeing and understanding the perspective of the child during the school day. 

That being said, today was our first day in really trying to get the perspective of A and his time spent in our classroom. 

A sat down at the sand table and just stared at the sand and the many toys inside of it. He examined each individual toy, but ended up just using his fingers instead. 




As I watched A press his fingers into the sand, I noticed he was just more interested in mushing it between his fingers rather than using his whole hand. He did not care for the toys, but walked his fingers through the sand, making little indentions along the way. 

Throughout his day, I continued to focus on what A would do with this hands. As he made his way around the room to different activities he often picked up toys that he could manipulate with his fingers. He would stare closely at an object and then use his fingers to try and take it a part or peel something off. He would glance up and look at me, smile, and then go back to his fine motor play. A few questions ran through my head as I watched... 

What did he like about manipulating toys with his fingers? 

What is he attracted to when he holds objects close to his face and examines them from every angle? 

I am looking forward to be able to find out a little more about the world through A's eyes and really take in what he does through his perspective. 

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