Imagination is the most exciting, and the most powerful tool I have when teaching children. It’s the foundation for learning, and for wanting to learn. The best learning that takes place in my classroom is rooted in imagination; from reading aloud to linking Einstein and Mozart… well, this blog post says it best. It captures the essence of why imagination is important. And, it is!
Very true! 😊 Even great inventions are brought about by imaginations! 😊
Yes, they are.
This is very special to remind parents, teachers and others who work with children. Taking extra time to ask them what they think and open ended questions will encourage imagination, Jennie. You do this every day, multiple times a day! 🙂
Thank you, Robin. I will be asking open-ended questions till my last day. How simple and how powerful to spark learning.
I know you do this but sometimes it helps when someone who absolutely believes in the way you teach, says things to support your knowledge and experience. I “toot” my horn for You, Jennie. 🙂
Thank you, Robin. I know you are always my champion and horn tooter. It is very nice to have someone believe in you. ❤️🙂👍
Thank you very much!
You are welcome!
Imagination creates the dream
Yes it does!
Where would we be without imagination!?
You are so right!
Jennie, another terrific post. I agree 100%. When I graduated from college, my first job as an elementary school teacher saw kids bringing in collections of arrowheads. I would ask the kids to imagine the times and circumstances when these arrowheads were made. That’s when those youngsters came alive.
That is a great story! Real, hands-on, and true stories. That is the spark that ignites their imagination and wanting to learn. When I introduce classical music this spring, I will do it with my record player and albums- something children have never seen. Like your arrowheads, it is simple yet amazing to children. Thank you, Steve.
A turn table…how genius! And it will even ‘sound old’ or different anyways. Love it!!
Thanks, Ren. It is wondrous to the children.
Exactly. Imagination is the fuel for art.
Well said!
Reblogged this on Pen and Paper and commented:
Thoughts matter, they stimulate imagination and as written in this post by Jennie, “A Teacher’s Reflections”, the classroom gives voice to young minds.
Thank you, Karen!
Jennie, it is always my pleasure to reblog one of your excellent posts for learning! 🙂
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I think I would die without my imagination…
just kidding…(kind of)…. 😀
ren
I know exactly what you mean!! And, me too. 🙂