School Refusal: What Every Parent and Teacher Should Know About School Anxiety in Children
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by In The Real Wonderland
1y ago
A Specialist Teacher’s Top Tips on School Avoidance I first met Leo(*) in 2022 when his parents sought my help due to his school refusal, which escalated after the Covid lockdowns. Leo’s parents first suspected something was wrong when he began experiencing frequent tummy aches at home and school. Things worsened when he began vomiting before school. Medical problems were ruled out. Yet Leo continued to withdraw from his interests, becoming increasingly isolated. Eventually, he began to lash out in anger when asked to attend school. After these outbursts, Leo would be inconsolable. He asked h ..read more
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The Best Way to Learn to Read and Write: The Science-of-Reading v. Play-Based Learning
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by In The Real Wonderland
1y ago
To thrive in today’s information age, children must learn to read and write proficiently. However, there is an ongoing debate over the most effective approach to teaching literacy in English-speaking countries. This has lead to what is commonly known as the reading wars. On one side of this debate is Balanced Literacy, with questionable teaching and marketing methods. On the other side is the Science of Reading (SoR). SoR uses methods grounded in extensive research on how children learn to read and write. However, some researchers, parents and teachers are concerned that SoR’s emphasis on aca ..read more
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Dragons – Ideas, Activities, Curriculum and Resources for Play-Based Learning
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by In The Real Wonderland
1y ago
This page includes ideas, activities, curriculum and resources for incorporating dragon-related explorations and play, into your classroom or home education curriculum. Dragons appeal to many children because they embody a combination of awe-inspiring power, magical abilities, and mystery. These characteristics reflect many of the developmental themes of early childhood as children develop a broader awareness of their ability to influence the world around them. As a result, dragon play allows for deep exploration of these ideas, in ways that spark imagination, motivation and understanding ..read more
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Dragonology Course – Homeschool/ Home Education Curriculum Package (4 – 8 years)
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by In The Real Wonderland
1y ago
Play and Learn With Dragons! Activities, background notes, plans and guides in both PDF and video format Use the curriculum ‘as is’, or adapt and integrate into your own home education or unschooling approach Individual feedback for each enrolled child is included in the package Discover the maths, science/ STEM, and literacy secrets of dragons! This flexible Dragonology homeschool curriculum includes videos, off-screen activities and learning/ parent guides, encompassing storytelling, problem-solving, play, and active, off-screen creative activities as well as optional, individual f ..read more
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From Mess to Mastery: Using Art Supplies to Unlock Your Child’s Creativity With Choice-Based Art
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by In The Real Wonderland
1y ago
Providing choice-based art supplies and experiences is a wonderful way to support children’s creativity, skills, and self-expression. However, this type of open-ended art can be challenging to facilitate. The first step is to choose the open-ended art supplies for choice-based art-making. Even then, concerns about mess can make it difficult for adults to support free exploration. At the same time, children can experience overwhelm when faced with so many choices and possibilities. In this article, I’ll share some of the simple processes I use in my own teaching to help children use, mix, and ..read more
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Nurturing Creativity: The Essential Art Supplies List for Kids
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by In The Real Wonderland
1y ago
As a play-based teacher who values children’s autonomy, I am frequently asked what are the essential supplies needed to support children’s creative play and open expression. The truthful answer is that creativity can be supported with whatever you have on hand. Having some open-ended materials is important – but there really is no special or specific equipment that is absolutely essential. Likewise, children’s autonomy emerges out of their interactions with people and places in the world…not from having the ‘right things’. However, for families, co-operatives or play-based classrooms who want ..read more
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How To Introduce Loose Parts Play-Based Learning
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by In The Real Wonderland
1y ago
Loose parts play as a pathway for learning Families and teachers are increasingly interested in how loose parts play-based learning can be introduced to children. Researchers have found that when children engage in high quality play, they extend their social skills, language abilities, identity development, executive function, problem-solving, and academic foundations (Hassinger-Das et al., 2019). These skills, in turn, undrepin lifelong learning and well-being. In fact, according to Hassinger-Das, et al. (2019), play offers the most optimal environment for children to acquire these skills. Fo ..read more
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