I posted this picture on our Facebook Page before Christmas of last year. This was a gift for my then barely 3 year old son - real medical equipment - and his Poppy's (my father's) medical bag from 1969.
"Dr. Kit" |
The use of real materials not only goes along with our parenting style, but it's also an integral part of the Reggio Emilia philosophy - where children are seen as highly capable learners having an extraordinary amount of inborn abilities, potential, strength and creativity.
FOR A VIDEO OF OUR CHILDREN EXPLORING THESE TOOLS
RLs girls have been playing Doctor for as long as I can remember. Her oldest recently got some real tools for her 4th birthday. Check out this amazing Doctors Office RL created....
Doctors Office |
Tools |
We also use real "tool tools" in our playroom:
Real Tools |
- AK (MESE, MECD)