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A Recipe for Learning

In a large mixing bowl combine…

playful learning reading

A whole cup of CURIOSITY
(I am a child, I am naturally curious)

playful learning

A dash or three of RELEVANCE
(I learn best when what I am learning is meaningful to my own experiences in the physical world)

playful learning writing

A pint of INTEREST
(I am most motivated to learn when I am engaged and interested in the topic at hand)

playful learning

A good dose of VARIETY
(I like to learn things in lots of different ways)

playful learning

A smidgen of PURPOSE
(I like you to know that I can be helpful)

playful learning

A heaped tablespoon of PROBLEM SOLVING
(to really get me thinking)

playful learning

A litre of ACTIVE, HANDS ON DOING
(it is through active interaction with objects, places and people that I acquire knowledge)

playful learning

And more than pinch of PLAYFUL FUN.

Stir together with…

TIME
(to explore, experience, grow and mature)

playful learning

An INTERESTED ADULT
(to guide, pose challenges and push my thinking further)

And FRIENDS to learn alongside
(sharing with others helps to reinforce my own learning)

…and you have a RECIPE FOR LEARNING!

Christie Burnett is a teacher, presenter, writer and the mother of two. She created Childhood 101 as a place for teachers and parents to access engaging, high quality learning ideas.

Filed Under: Education, Emergent Curriculum, Play and Learn Tagged With: playful learning

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  1. Amanda Kendle says

    February 20, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    That's beautiful, Christie, and utterly true. I think our household is doing OK for most of the ingredients (especially the "active" bit!) although sometimes a bit more focus on time would be good ... lovely post.
    • Christie Burnett says

      February 26, 2012 at 7:49 PM

      Thank you, Amanda. I think we all have times when we are doing better in one area more than another :)
  2. Kim @ Little Stories says

    February 20, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    I love this. A perfect way to balance your day or week with your kids! If you can check off all of those ingredients you are doing A LOT of things right!
    • Christie Burnett says

      February 26, 2012 at 7:51 PM

      Thank you, Kim. Doing a lot right and hopefully learning heaps and having fun along the way :)
  3. cheryl golangco says

    February 20, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    Shared this post on my FB page (https://www.facebook.com/LittleRunningTeacherPage) Wonderful tips, wonderful post! Thanks for sharing!! :)
    • Christie Burnett says

      February 26, 2012 at 7:54 PM

      Thank you so much for sharing, Cheryl :)
  4. Vanessa says

    February 20, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    What a beautiful post. I'm going to print this out and hang it somewhere.
  5. Julie says

    February 20, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    Loved this post. Thanks Christie. I find the "purpose" bit is especially important for my Miss 3 - she loves to be helpful.
    • Christie Burnett says

      February 26, 2012 at 7:56 PM

      Thank you, Julie, and thank you for sharing on Facebook as well :)
  6. Carla says

    February 20, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    What a great post, a fun way to remember what your little one needs.
  7. Doaa says

    February 20, 2012 at 12:21 PM

    Great tips and photos!
  8. Christine says

    February 21, 2012 at 3:04 AM

    I love the ideas behind this "recipe". Good to remember for me with my students! Thanks you for sharing!
  9. Wendi F. Siegel, Ed.D. says

    February 21, 2012 at 4:50 AM

    Beautiful....although, I would have liked to have seen more diverse photos. Thank you for sharing.
  10. heather at wordplayhouse® says

    February 21, 2012 at 5:22 AM

    Yes. And yours is a healthy recipe too. -heather
  11. Brooke says

    February 21, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    Thanks, I learnt a lot from that post too! We practiced a little relevance yesterday - it was fun too.
    • Christie Burnett says

      February 26, 2012 at 7:59 PM

      Thank you for saying so, Brooke, I am glad you found it helpful :)
  12. Clemencia says

    February 21, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    Thank you so much for this! do I have your permission to post it in my classroom?
    • Christie Burnett says

      February 26, 2012 at 8:00 PM

      I would love you to share it via your classroom, thank you :)
  13. Ali says

    February 21, 2012 at 6:44 PM

    A beautiful post, gorgeous photos.
  14. Alisia says

    March 4, 2012 at 7:21 AM

    I LOVE this! I work in a Kindergarten and would love to print this and display it in our room. So I know who to give credit to... are you the author?
  15. Tony says

    September 20, 2012 at 10:08 PM

    LOVE IT! The secret ingredient is love. The best gift a parent gives is love and time. It is an investment in a life for a life-time. - The Joy of Learning Guy Tony, The Joy of Learning Guy
  16. tj says

    January 17, 2013 at 7:43 PM

    is there a way to get a copy to print that is more condensed? i love this.
    • Christie Burnett says

      January 17, 2013 at 7:53 PM

      You can find a printable version here - https://childhood101.com/2012/08/a-recipe-for-learning-the-printable-version/

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