play-based learning Archives

A preschool teacher nurturing early childhood emotional development through art and play, surrounded by sunlight and warmth.

2025-11-03

The Warm Hands That Shape the Science of Love

@chireveti Early Years Education & Parenting child development, early years education, emotional intelligence, play-based learning, Reggio Emilia, relationships in education, resilience, responsive care, teacher reflection 0

A gentle morning scene where art, laughter, and trust meet — showing how safety and warmth become the real curriculum in early childhood.

Innovating early childhood education: a child photographs their drawing as it's animated by AI on a tablet.

2025-09-02

AI-in-early-childhood-play

@chireveti Early Years Education & Parenting AI for kids, child development, early childhood education, hands-on learning, parenting and tech, play-based learning, Reggio Emilia approach, technology in education 0

Forget the robots and screens. The truth is, AI is already here, and the real challenge isn’t avoiding it—it’s learning to balance it with mud, hammers, and the beautiful chaos of real childhood. This article explores a fresh, Reggio-inspired vision for raising curious, resilient kids who know how to use both technology and their hands to create a vibrant world.

A young child's hands are a bit dirty with paint, holding a real hammer and nails on a piece of wood, looking focused and determined.

2025-06-03

Let Them Fall. Spill. Lose Track. That’s the Curriculum.

@chireveti Early Years Education & Parenting child development, early childhood education, emotional resilience, fine motor skills, hands-on learning, parenting philosophy, play-based learning, risky play 0

The perfect preschool classroom doesn’t exist, and it shouldn’t. This article challenges the myth of perfect children and argues that scraped knees, spilled milk, and muddy clothes are the real curriculum of life.

Teacher with colorful pencils styled in hair for Crazy Hair Day in schools

2025-03-09

Seize the Day, Not Just the Camera Clicks!

@chireveti Early Years Education & Parenting classroom celebrations, Crazy Hair Day, early years education, play-based learning, schools, teacher appreciation, teacher-child bond 0

Crazy Hair Day in schools is not just for children. It’s a shared celebration where teachers and kids step into joy together, making memories that last.

Diverse children in a vibrant classroom, painting, building, and exploring with a magnifying glass, showing creative and active learning

2024-08-15

Making Learning Visible: The Joy of Real Childhood Learning

@chireveti Early Years Education & Parenting Active Learning, child development, Child Exploration, Childhood Joy., Children Learning, Classroom Activities, Creative Arts, early childhood education, Educational Photography (illustrative), Inquiry-Based Learning, MakingLearningVisible #EarlyYears #AuthenticLearning #ChildhoodDiscovery #LearningThroughPlay #ParentingAndEducation, Montessori, play-based learning, Preschoolers, Reggio Emilia, STEM for Kids, Visual Learning 0

A vibrant image of diverse children engaged in creative play and exploration within a lively classroom, highlighting dynamic and joyful early learning