It’s time that we change up the narrative of focus and concentration being tied to sitting in a chair at a table.
Children, especially in early years, shouldn’t have to be restricted when they are learning, especially when doing art work.
When we take away the chair, we open up the possibility for true exploration of an activity. You may not even realize it until the chairs are gone, as only then will you be able to see the full range of motion that children are capable of while maintaining their focus.
When seated, we can only go as far as our arms can reach. Our space is limited to the confines of our bodies. But when we remove the chair from the equation, we can stand, sit, squat, lie down…the options are open to go as far and wide as we wish to.
The benefits that come from allowing children to experiment and be free with their positioning are astronomical. Not only can children move with more freedom, but drawing on your hands and knees required core strength! It builds upon their growing muscles and encourages strength and balance. All things that growing children need to reach their full potential in their future learning adventures.
Let’s remove the barrier together. Give children the space, freedom and opportunity to learn on their feet instead of sitting in a chair. #theinspirephilosophy
As an eco nursery in Dubai who has been established in Jumeirah for the last 30 years, we are honored to welcome the next generation of students into the Kid’s Island Nursery in Jumeirah family and it is rewarding to hear parents say “I remember what it felt like when I experienced this at the nursery for the first time”. It is important to cherish your warm childhood memories and even more important to create new ones with your child.
