Yesterday our high school class used Froebel gift number 4 to express various aspects of character. I had made several sets. They were given two minutes to come up with their designs, and then tried to determine what traits of character had been described in each other's arrangements of blocks. It was interesting to see the blocks used as communication tools at the high school level, as they are usually thought of as a Kindergarten toys. But placed on the table, the students had immediately begun building and arranging with them. Do we ever outgrow our need to play? Humans are by nature, designers.
Yesterday was our first day of the new school year, and all the students were very excited and pleased to be back.
My classes begin on Tuesday. Today I am working on the book chapter that concerns box making with kids.
Make, fix, create, and assist others in learning likewise.
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