Emile builds a den

Four year old Emile is building a den with blocks and muslin cloths in the kindergarten. He works alone (others in the group are busy playing together) the teacher is busy with her tasks but is ready to help when he needs it.

Good for looking at

• Block play
• Den building
• Materials
• Object play
• Effective support
• Steiner kindergarten approach

Four year old Emile is building a den with blocks and muslin cloths in the kindergarten. He works alone (others in the group are busy playing together) the teacher is busy with her tasks but is ready to help when he needs it.

Notice

• How is Emile learning? Which areas of development, engagement and characteristics of learning can you observe?
• In what ways does the adult support Emile’s learning?
• How does the environment support Emile’s learning?
• What is valuable about the materials provided as learning resources?