Live and Learn Childcare experiential learning through creative play

comes to our local library once per month to lead the littles. This month, we're focusing on communication and reading signs! They loved this craft.

Thursdays are for the local library, Ms Tish, and friends

We have several swings indoors. This one is low enough to the ground that they can practice their balance and coordination while managing their risk. They are doing great! They can now use the taller swings like this at the park.

This week, we're promoting wonder 🤩 this is my friend, and fellow Tinkergarten teacher's "wonder basket". I love it! One of the little's is having. Rougher week than usual but we have friends, water, and dirt, so what could be better?

I want to do a separate post just for this victory because I'm so proud of this kid and, more importantly, he's so proud of himself. He's been able to do everything else at this playground for a while, including get to the top of this slide another way.But climbing this way was a challenge. He tried, strategised, tried again, kicked off his shoes for better grip, tried again. He was scared. Twice, he almost turned back.
We encouraged him, reassured him he could do it, and stood on both sides to let him know we'd catch him if he fell, but ultimately, the bravery came from him.
He did it! He was so excited! I heard him whisper, "YES!" to himself. We celebrated and ran around for a victory lap, and then, he climbed it again, and again, and then climbed down in reverse. He really did it! Confidence built!
See why I love my work, I get to see this in real time. Fear, doubt, courage, strategy, problem solving, drive, focus, skill, confidence, pride, unlocked future potential, and joy 😀🤩 I'm so proud of this kid 🥰

We were happy and curious in play all week.

We created our own yurt!

This is my favorite picture. 😍

Autumn harvested apples and outside exploration 🥰🥰

Writing in sand and chasing butterflies. This is childhood 🥰🥰

This was a challenge and a victory 🥳

We stop yo smell all the flowers! This guy has grown so much in his curiosity, love for learning and exploration.