Do you know which lessons are the best? The ones that AREN’T planned. I’m talking about the ones where you let your preschoolers play with some materials and let their creativity and imagination run wild and free. I promise you, they learn SO much more than whatever we can possibly teach them in a detailed, planned activity. In Episode 24, we’re talking about what open ended materials and toys are and what they are not, my top 5 recommended toys you need for your preschool class, and how you can encourage their creativity and imagination by using these materials.

Episode Highlights:

1. What are open ended materials and toys?

2. Top 5 simple open ended materials for preschoolers

3. How teachers can encourage organization and creativity with open ended items

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