Mindful Learning Environment
A child’s healthy cognitive & emotional development occurs when provided a consistent, calm environment with plenty of self-directed imaginative play.Creative Play
Helping children to make life meaningful – creative play is the foundation of learning, critical thinking, problem solving, of empathy, of the experience of being something else.
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Cognitive tools – Eg. word games, musical instruments
- Imaginative tools – Eg. storybooks, puppets
A Pollution-Free Environment
YogaPlot is committed to providing a healthful environment for it’s community.
Physical – No harsh chemical use – natural lighting – Excessive noise activates the nervous system’s flight or fight response; we attempt a reasonable level of calm.
Verbal – We use a saying at YogaPlot, “Clever is a gift, kindness is a choice.” This is strongly encouraged through mindful integration into a child’s natural socialization style.
The Sound of YogaPlot
YogaPlot use heaps of contemporary children’s songs, a liberal dose of alternative, country & jazz, show-tunes galore and a heavy dash of the highbrow; we’re passionate about our music and believe children should be exposed to all genres of music at a very early age!
~ When the environment is calm, the body is calm ~
NOTE
YogaPlot follows the Montessori’s education method of free activity within a “prepared environment”. The function of the environment is to allow the child to develop independence in all areas according to his or her inner psychological voice.
The environment characteristics:
- construction in proportion to the child and his/her needs
- beauty and harmony, cleanliness of environment
order - an arrangement that facilitates movement and activity
- limitation of materials, so that only material that supports the child’s development is included