ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Learning with Lobos - UNM Early Childhood Services Center Podcast
In this episode; Creativity in the Classroom with Heather Castello, Education Consultant for ECSC:
• Using the material around you • Play is creativity • Sir Kenneth Robinson “Creativity is as important as literacy in education” (Preschool still leaves a space for creativity, but the older we get we begin to lose that) • Thinking outside the box (problem solving, trial and error) • “Creativity is seeing what others see and thinking what no one else ever thought” -Einstein • Creativity is the freest form of self-expression (through art, music & movement, dramatic play, etc.) • Honoring individuality, promotes culture, builds self-confidence • Loose Parts as a classroom material
Learning with Lobos is an early childhood based podcast from UNM Early Childhood Services Center hosted by Education Consultants Paloma and Loni. 30-40 minute episodes with special guests from UNM, the field of Early Childhood, and other Education Consultants. We will discuss topics related to our scope of work. Brainstorming, sharing strategies, training opportunities, hot topics and real life stories in the field; join ECSC in a new learning experience that you can easily listen to on the way to work!
For questions we can answer during our next episodes, email us at ECSCpodcast@unm.edu
Visit our organization’s website for more information about Early Childhood Services Center - www.newmexicokids.org/
Paloma's Play Corners - https://www.newmexicokids.org/palomas-play-corner/
Early Childhood Education Trainings - nmesl.org www.nmececd.org/
