Everyday Play with a snake
- January 7, 2019
- filed under Everyday Play
Everyday Play with a Snake
We happened upon a snake in our Outdoor Class one day. Encouraged by five-year-old Calvin, I managed to capture a part of the experience on video. The following video can be one or all of the following:
- a demonstration of children’s natural curiosity
- a sample of age-appropriate use of technology in the classroom
- an example for the spontaneous learning that happens outdoors with children
Not only do I love the video, but I love all of the children’s comments overheard while they observed the snake.
“Does it leave a trail?”
“There’s the head.”
“I see its tongue.”
“It’s camouflaged.”
“Where is it?”
“Take a video.”
“Can you zoom in?”
“Make sure to see it moving.”
After the snake had slithered away, Calvin asked if I would be sure to send “it” to his mom. I assumed that he meant the video but I couldn’t resist asking him if he meant for me to send the snake. We both got a good laugh out of that joke and then we carried on with our day.
Sincerely,
Sukie Jackson