I've been flicking through some resources today, memories of activities I did at school that light a candle somewhere in my head. But worksheets man...
As a young newly qualified teacher I gained some satisfaction from the setting out of a new worksheet. I'm a bit of a stationary fan, and I enjoy making it look just right. It was a way that I could take info from several workbooks and frame the lesson around the best of the books. This was great for classes of 30. But I also found my soul falling asleep with these worksheets, with rote learning activities and with comprehension tests.
At home, these questions can be checked out while folding the washing, eating lunch or in the bath. I know that they know and spelling it out just isn't necessary.
And so now I'm choosing resources by that feeling in my heart. A "Woo-hoo - This looks/feels Good". Its not a head thing (is that because the kids are young I wonder, will it all get more 'serious' as they get older?) There's always an instinctive way to present and explore life together. And if it doesn't come, then wait for another moment :)
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