Today Mrs. Turner taught us about the Four Stages of CognitiveDevelopment. The first stage is the Sensory Motor Stage (Age Birth-2), this stage is mastering concrete objects. In this stage children are learning through their senses. The second stage is the Pre-Operational Stage (ages2-6), in this stage language is being developed and the enhancement of symbolic thought. The child is relying on intution and what seems right. The third stage is the Concrete Operational Stage (Ages7-11), At this stage childre can reason deductively and deal with the world in the way they see it. The final stage is the Formal Operational Stage (Ages 12 and older), at this stage abstract reasoning is developed.
On Tuesday we took a field trip to Walmart to go Toy Shopping!!!! We enjoyed the experience. I love being able to work together as a class. When we got to Walmart Mrs. Turner gave us sheets to write down different toys that would be suitable for the four different cognitive stages. We had to look around and see which toys would be good for the different stages. I really enjoyed this experience and it gave me ideas on what toys would be great to have in my future classroom.
On Wednesday we had a summer because Mrs. Turner was in Mrytle Beach for a Teacher Cadet conference we missed her very much. Today we finally got to know why Mrs. Turner had us have our picture taken making it look like we were on a mountain, we were in Hot Air Balloons. I loved this craft, this has probably been one of my favorites. everyone did such a wonderful job creating them.
Today we got to visit different pre schools and observe how they do things. Sydney, Frannie, Jessica and I went Kids R Kids. I found that pre-schools today are way cooler than when I was in one. I learned that in the room with the new borns and early infants they use sign language. I found that very interesting. I also found out they are a no shoes enviroment when they're in that room. We also got a chance to observe a kindergarten class and watched them dance to a jumping up and down song. I really enjoyed my time at the pre-school!!!
On Friday we had to make a poster about our pre school. We had to tell about what we had seen and learned about pre school. On our poster we had to tell about the pre school, the cost, the times, and child to adult ratio. We wont present these until Mrs. Turner comes back. We really missed her and we hope she had a great time!! We love you Mrs. Turner!!!
" The child is both a Hope and a Promise for mankind."
-Maria Montessori-
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