Piano stairs - TheFunTheory.com - Rolighetsteorin.se

In our desire to manage our schools, our homes and communities, and in our seriousness about student achievement, college and "future", we sometimes forget that it's important to have fun along the way.




The "piano stairs" video is a good example of how adding an element of fun can make something that is otherwise not appealing seem very attractive. Often that is the job of a teacher - creating an environment where students learn without realizing they are learning because what they're doing is fun.




For young children, one of the educational theories is learning through play. Through activities and manipulating objects in hands on ways, kids learn basic laws of physics, geometry, and even social skills. Unfortunately, as we get older there becomes an emphasis on "sit and get" learning - an expectation that students can learn by sitting, taking notes, and then regurgitating the important concepts on an assessment.




Effective learning comes when a student is engrossed in content. What better way to make that happen, than incorporating a little fun into the day. At North we've put an emphasis on project based learning that gets students involved in activities that are rich with learning opportunities. Ask your child's teacher what projects will be completed during the course of the year.