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Mindfulness and inner awareness in EC
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Marianne Cane Nov 30.
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I believe strongly that we must teach emotional intelligence, and give children vocabulary beyond mad, glad, and sad to deal with their emotions. Frustrated, impatient, jealous, lonely, left out, unfriendly, friendly, tired, homesick,excited, comfor…
Thanks Marianne for this feedback, I will look into the Alterballeto dance project. I agree with you, that we early educators are sensitive to what is going on in children and certainly there is immense joy when we feel attuned and connected to thei…
I know that the dance project that Alterballeto did with the children in Reggio Emilia related very much to mindfulness about bodies. I also know that working with young children is very much about being sensitive to what is going on physically and…
Hi Everyone,
I am very interested to find out more about what your thoughts and practices are in involving mindfulness and inner awareness (e.g. body sensations and how they relate to our feelings and thoughts) into your program.
At this stage, I am…
HI Marianne,
As you might know this is my first year at a kindy environment as a teacher (used to be a German language teacher at schools). Goal setting has been the routine for us and children know what it is, but often they do not follow on with t…
Hi Suzanne,
I love your honesty! I don't quite get the Reggio either, but I am very clearly drawn to it.
My favourite quotes by Loris Malaguzzi are:
"Learning and teaching should not stand on opposite banks and just watch the river flow by; instead,…
Wow! This sounds fantastic to me! This is only my first year at a kindy and I have to say it is takes time to get my head around everything... Nonetheless, I'm definetely keen to research this approach you mentioned. Thanks for sharing,
Viki
HI Marianne,
From my previous centre I adopted goal setting as a routine. The children chose a focus, ie. a goal for the day at morning circle. Some children follow up with their goal and some don't. I guess the important thing is that they are lear…
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- What inspires you about the Reggio Emilia Approach?
- I love the freedom, creativity and practicality in the Reggio approach. The beautiful, inviting environment of Reggio schools inspire me and challenge my ideas. THere is so much to learn...
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- I am interested in bringing mindfulness into my practices.
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- At 9:32am on September 13, 2009,
Allie Pasquier said…
- Hi Viki - I saw that you worked teaching German -- did you teacher German to very young children? What kind of school was it? I am teaching in an International School where the children speak a variety of languages and we are teaching in English. It would be interesting to get your perspective on the Reggio approach and language acquisition!
- At 6:46pm on August 31, 2009,
Bernadette said… - Hi Viki,
Not a problem. Thanks for responding! Thanks also for your comment about my daughter Fatima.
In response to your question, I think of mindfulness as being present in the moment. It can be challenging at times to practice mindfulness, particularly with the many other things that may pass through our mind in the day about our other roles and people in our lives. When we are with children, practicing mindfulness to me means that we are actively observing their actions, listening to what they are saying, and reflecting upon our observations in the course of our day. The Art of Awareness has a great chapter on this topic.
Your program sounds so incredible! I would love to hear/read more about your experiences in this ning community.
- At 11:50pm on June 4, 2009,
Bernadette said…
- Hello Viki,
Thanks for sharing your quote. I wanted to mention that when I read your description and saw the word "mindfulness" it leapt out at me. I am reading "The Art of Awareness" by Deb Curtis and Margie Carter. In the first chapter, they discuss the need to demonstrate more mindfulness in our teaching through how we observe children.
I would love to hear more about your Reggio-inspired experiences from Australia!
- At 8:49pm on May 10, 2009,
Jacqui Ruhle said…
- Hi Viki,
You're right, there is so much to learn. Thankfully we are all learning together!
Jacqui Ruhle
- At 3:01am on May 10, 2009,
Anne Grant said…
- Hello Viki
Great to see you have put on your red shoes and are embarking on the yellow brick road . You will see wonderful things - just use your brain, heart and courage in weighing up all you encounter. the main thing is to be authentic and keep children at the centre. I am really pleased that I was able to offer something to consider.
Anne Grant
- At 7:32pm on May 7, 2009,
Marianne Cane said…
- Welcome, Viki,
Your comment about letting things be is really interesting. In my experience, a great deal of attention is paid to the environment, in terms of what experiences it affords children, what values it communicates, and what aesthetic value it contributes. That is quite different from decorating. To make a beautiful, neutral space that allows children's work to speak is one goal. Eliminating clutter and paying attention to every space, as Amelia Gambetti has said, giving every space an identity and purpose, and constant challenges. I am not inherently neat and orderly, and tend to just put things down to move on to the next thing. I'll keep my eyes on the prize and keep trying.
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