Free Play

Here I am again talking about Free Play in the classroom, but I believe it is so important. Free play develops social skills, cooperation, sharing, listening and getting along with others.  It develops imagination, creativity, and learning skills.  I feel strongly it needs to be a part of every day in pre-school through 2nd grade.  How it is run in 1st and 2nd grade will look different, but kids  need the brain breaks and I'm sure you will see more productive kiddos in the classroom.

One of the most fun free play times in my kindergarten is Santa's Workshop- Free Play. It includes art projects, games, ideas for sensory table,and gifts for others.  The kiddos are the elves helping Santa. It's a perfect time to read the book The Wild Christmas Reindeer by Jan Brett.  In fact this is the perfect month to read all Jan Brett's Books as Author of the month.  




If you want a fun free play for December, look at Santa's Workshop- Free Play.