Play

One of the things I enjoy most about Kindergarten is the play.  Play is real, authentic and passionate.  We play throughout the day.  This afternoon a couple of students created lots of different structures using cups.  The mathematical thinking was amazing as well as the collaboration about "how to" get their tower to stand without falling.  This is where children can get at critical thinking and explore "how to" solve a problem collaboratively.  

Later as we began cleaning up one of my students said, "Look Mrs. D." I just taped this plastic cup instead of throwing it away.  We are being responsible because we are taking care of the world."