Joshua Barr (M.A. M.Ed)
Formulas? There are none. There are only possible Strategies Part 2: Play is the Work of Children
The key takeaway is to have a strategy. Have multiple strategies for different learning pathways.
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Joshua Barr (M.A. M.Ed)
- Mar 12
- 5 min
Formulas? There are none. There are only possible Strategies Part 2: Play is the Work of Children
The key takeaway is to have a strategy. Have multiple strategies for different learning pathways.
Joshua Barr (M.A. M.Ed)
- Mar 4
- 3 min
Are you making this mistake with your invitations & provocations?
Recently I went back into the classroom full time to support a class of 3-4 year olds. The classroom international teacher needed to...
Joshua Barr (M.A. M.Ed)
- Feb 28
- 3 min
The Artist's Studio: The Atelier and Atelierista
Above all, the atelier brings the strength and joy of the unexpected and the uncommon to the process of learning. It supports a…
Joshua Barr (M.A. M.Ed)
- Dec 7, 2022
- 3 min
Just because it looks nice doesn’t mean learning can happen.
the Reggio Emilia Approach we repeat the wise words of Loris Malaguzzi "The environment is the third teacher". In the Instagram years...
Joshua Barr (M.A. M.Ed)
- Nov 23, 2022
- 4 min
No math class😲 How do children learn🤔
So if we opt out of the subject based approach where we divide the day by different domains (English, Math, Art, Chinese etc.) how can…
Joshua Barr (M.A. M.Ed)
- Nov 14, 2022
- 3 min
Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset in (Early Childhood) Education
When we look at these two mindsets from the point of view of our work, teaching, and learning, many of us are stuck in fixed mindsets about
Joshua Barr (M.A. M.Ed)
- Oct 28, 2022
- 5 min
The Fire Truck’s Flat Tire!
When should teachers step in and get involved in children's play?
Joshua Barr (M.A. M.Ed)
- Oct 23, 2022
- 4 min
What Does Following Children's Interests Through Project Based Learning Really Mean?
"what makes something an insect?" or "how does a caterpillar become a butterfly?" (or another insect). The teacher would then set out...
Joshua Barr (M.A. M.Ed)
- Jan 9, 2022
- 3 min
The DEVIL in the Early Years.
If we asked you about your ‘image of the child’ will what you say match what you do? For those of you that are interested or believe in...
Joshua Barr (M.A. M.Ed)
- Aug 6, 2021
- 5 min
How to Support Play in the Block Area
The block or construction area is one of the core fundamentals in an early years classroom. It is what we at BarrKinderplay call one of...
Joshua Barr (M.A. M.Ed)
- Dec 15, 2019
- 5 min
The Importance of Play!
“Children need the freedom to appreciate the infinite resources, of their hands, their eyes, and their ears, the resources of forms, materia
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