tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489029184631294133.post2658554107685306049..comments2024-03-29T00:48:56.422-04:00Comments on To the Lesson!: Africa StudySashahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07813272126525499658noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489029184631294133.post-45360998765733246212013-10-29T10:41:50.213-04:002013-10-29T10:41:50.213-04:00How to get the Teff i am in NetherlanHow to get the Teff i am in NetherlanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489029184631294133.post-28391921888626382952013-10-13T07:39:50.986-04:002013-10-13T07:39:50.986-04:00Thank you, Laura. It is always a joy to hear the ...Thank you, Laura. It is always a joy to hear the children discussing and learning among themselves as they complete their activities!Sashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07813272126525499658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489029184631294133.post-19745536590575682122013-10-12T11:01:21.270-04:002013-10-12T11:01:21.270-04:00Dear Sasha,
Thank you so much for sharing your new...Dear Sasha,<br />Thank you so much for sharing your new Africa activities. I love how you incorporated elements of the study of the continent in all the areas of your classroom. It all looks beautiful and I'm sure your students are loving learning and doing!Laura S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10593875525563484921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489029184631294133.post-92157842820169531682013-10-09T20:22:53.736-04:002013-10-09T20:22:53.736-04:00I do like the idea of using the traditional grains...I do like the idea of using the traditional grains as a food prep/tasting activity. I question the use of the term 'toy' in this context as I do not refer to the exercises of Practical Life as games or think of them as frivolous activity. In addition to promoting concentration, independence, coordination, and order, these lessons are designed to facilitate an awareness and understanding of the surrounding world. I would never present these materials with the notion that they are 'toys' to be used without much care or attention. Instead, they are presented with a sense of appreciation and gratitude while acting as catalysts for further discussion, learning, and exploration. Over the years, I have visited numerous Montessori schools - each one maintaining their own ideals and instilling a strong worldview within their students. Items such as grains, rice, beans, pasta, etc. are mainstays of such environments in Practical Life lessons. Sashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07813272126525499658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489029184631294133.post-53260257359400650422013-10-09T19:26:25.030-04:002013-10-09T19:26:25.030-04:00I think its wonderful that you are using tradition...I think its wonderful that you are using traditional grain, but do you think you could use it as a food prep or tasting? Seems a bit wasteful to use food as a toy when so many go without.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00117125222900043654noreply@blogger.com