Playful Inquiry--What was the best thing about your day?

This post is directed more to the adults, those of you who find yourself in a new role, that of your child's co-teacher. 

So often in education we focus on "the teacher's role" and "the lesson to be learned."  

We focus less on the learner and their role.

 Learning at home offers a chance to focus more on your child 

and what they are naturally curious about.

                                 
What drives a child's interest? How can we help them go deeper? 

Follow this link to a TED X talk on Youtube entitled: Playful Inquiry--Try this anywhere!

"What is the best thing that's happened to you today?"

Synopsis: A simple, intentionally appreciative inquiry can result in a playful state that fosters creativity, openness and togetherness. Grounded in the science of positive psychology, this interactive talk demonstrates how appreciative inquiry opens us up to experience even greater positivity. The result: less fear and strong heartfelt connections and understanding between people, even strangers.

"Playful Inquiry" fosters an inquisitive stance toward learning. 

Play sculpts the brain, putting us in a state of mind that is optimal for learning. 

High challenge and low risk are present at the same time.

What? So What? Now What? is a simple framework for looking closely, thinking

about, and reflecting on learning.

What? What did you try, make, or experience? Describe or "tell" about it.

So What? stands out about this project or experience? What was challenging?

What was surprising? What did you discover? What did you wonder about?

Now What? Take a moment to reflect. What was valuable about this experience? What was

 frustrating or difficult. What will you do next?

Please share your "learning at home" stories with me at brooksro@link75.org Ms. Brooks