Unit 8 Journal

Due Friday by 11:59 PM

We are going on a virtual field trip! For this Journal, you will write about what you discover on a field virtual field trip to the Monterey Bay Aquarium!  View the “ Jelly Cam ,” to watch live streaming video of the jellyfish exhibit at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Explore the video lesson and the educator resources on the aquarium’s website:  https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/for-educators/learning-at-home/crafts-and-printables

 

Describe at least three ways you could creatively utilize specific resources from this website to enhance the learning experience for children with fun, engaging, educational content! Write your 8-10 sentences reflection directly in the Journal text box or submit it as a Word document. Check your spelling, grammar, and punctuation, and provide citations if you quote or paraphrase anything.

 

 

 

try to use something below to help with this if you can. 

 

 

Readings and Resources

Readings and Resources

Required Readings:

 

• Howard, R. and Mayesky, M. (2023). Creative activities and curriculum for young children. 12th edition. Cengage Learning. MindTap

This chapter explores ways to utilize movement and music across the curriculum in early childhood education.

• Chapter 13: Music and Movement

Optional Resources:

These articles from NAEYC will provide ideas for creative approaches parents and educators can implement to foster critical thinking and creativity.

Meaningful Art Projects Parents Can Fit Into a Busy DayChild development and pediatrics experts agree that even short spurts of creative time greatly impact social, cognitive, and emotional development of children in their earliest formal years and create long-lasting memories.NAEYC

At Home with MakerspacesWhether you call them makerspaces, hackerspaces, or DIY labs, the idea is the same—they’re places where kids can tinker, invent, and build to their heart’s content. They are great for fostering creativity and hands-on learning.NAEYC

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