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Hi, I’m Darla - #ece, #education, Owner/Editor #preschooltoolbox, Grief #childloss author-Forever Namaste - #preschool resources for learning through play.

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@DineshDSouza Despite political affiliations, it’s always best to not rescue our kids too soon. The struggle allows for resilience, and encourages a growth mindset.❤️
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If you understand what’s going on here, and appreciate it…. You might be a Republican!
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@MedicoMAMC @EBRheum @abledoc Yes my sister has what is classified as polymyositis with JO-1 antibodies. Has been treated with infusions for years now at Barnes, St. Louis. She was just diagnosed with advanced endometrial cancer.
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Prepping for a lecture on myositis this afternoon and encountered this gem. What an amazing title! Also, public service announcement: polymyositis doesn't exist and we've known that since at least 2003 so why do we keep talking about it?
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MONDRIAN-INSPIRED STEAM PLAYDOUGH CHALLENGE FOR KIDS! #STEAMEducation compels kids to use cross-disciplinary skills to gain new knowledge they can apply to their everyday world. Come explore how integrated learning can be EXCITING and FUN for kids through a STEAM Mondrian-Inspired Playdough Challenge in #Earlychildhoodeducation. STEAM Skills Presented: Science:  Students will explore #Mondrian Art through individual (and/or collaborative) use of skills in the scientific method:  observing, communicating, comparing, organizing, and relating. Technology:  Kids will use digital photography, video clips, and/or iMovie for older students to document learning. We created an iMovie together with the photos our own preschoolers made of their color blocks. Engineering:  Students will construct hands-on Mondrian-inspired color block art that exhibits early attempts at engineering. Arts:  Kids will design and construct Mondrian-inspired art that reflects the student’s creative expression. Math:  Students will explore geometric shapes, measurement, lines, primary colors, and patterns in creating Mondrian-inspired art. Introductory Discussion with Kids: Open discussion by showing the kids a picture of Piet Mondrian’s Composition C (no.iii) with Red, Yellow and Blue (photo above) and asking the following questions: •Why do you think Piet Mondrian left white spaces in his artwork? •What shapes did Mondrian use in the Composition C (no.iii)? What colors do you find in the painting? •Do you like the painting?  Why or why not?  Remind students they do not have to like an artist’s work, but they must always show kindness and respect for different opinions, and the artist, in their responses. MATERIALS NEEDED: Set out the simple supplies on a tray or table as an invitation for the kids to create.  Show the kids a photo of the Mondrian color block painting again for inspiration, but allow the kids to formulate their own plan for design and construction. •Playdough (Red, Yellow, Blue, and White) •Square and Rectangle Shapes or Cookie Cutters •Plastic knives (if not using cookie cutters) CHALLENGE INQUIRY: Kids are asked to plan colors and design a 4-6 color Mondrian-inspired block pattern using just playdough and the squares/rectangles. The kids will ask HOW to make the color block patterns.. Try to respond with open ended questions to allow for critical thinking and creative expression. It is truly amazing to watch kids use inquiry, exploration, critical thinking, and predictions to formulate creative solutions to simple problems. Our kids all chose different color block patterns and numbers of squares/rectangles to complete the challenge.  Some used their hands to create rectangles or squares, some chose blocks or cookie cutters, and some used the plastic knives to carefully cut the playdough. Each color block construction was as unique as the child/small group that created it. Color block patterns occur often in art, textiles (see:  the Mondrian-inspired dress by Yves Saint Laurent), and in their own communities.  When kids are exposed to the concept of color block art through simple STEAM learning, they gain the knowledge to begin formulating ideas about how their everyday world is connected to a larger universe. Thanks for reading. We wish all #preschoolteachers, #earlychildhood caregivers, #childcareteachers, and parents of #preschoolers an enjoyable remainder of your summer, and great start #BacktoSchool2023!
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