SHOW NOTES:

Think of projects as VERBS (active) rather than nouns (people, place, thing).

Projects as verbs allow for depth and complexity.

Children are always in full-body, active play.

Think of big ideas as verbs too.

Think when observing play: “What’s fascinating/captivating about _____?”

Observe: What are their play interests?

Play schemas fit into verbs as projects because they are verbs.

Play Schemas: Transporting, Orientation, Enclosing, Transforming. For a full list, click HERE.

Watch for these play schemas to unfold to help focus projects.

Give purpose to the play schemas!

Respect the magical thinking of children.

Try! There is no wrong way.

RESOUCES:

Children’s Lively Minds, Deb Curtis

Play Schemas List and Descriptions

The Hundred Languages of Children: The Reggio Emilia Experience in Transformation