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GLOBAL EDUCATORS LEARNING INSPIRING
THE
LEARNING
ATLAS
Lighting Up the
Darker Days
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2021 EDITION
Inspiring our future together
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Look at the world
with a child’s eye.
It is very beautiful.
Kailash Satyarthi
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WELCOME
We are excited to bring you the first edition of
The Learning Atlas. The Learning Atlas is a global
educational magazine which aims to inspire and
inform; taking inspiration from our innovative
learning resources but most importantly: from you.
The superheroes that have the power to change
children’s lives every day.
Throughout this first edition, we hope to inspire you to continue to create
and develop magical learning environments; bursting with awe and wonder.
We want to shar
GLOBAL EDUCATORS LEARNING INSPIRING T
Look at the world with a child’s eye. It is very
WELCOME We are excited to bring you the first edi
CONTENTS THE MAGIC OF GLOW UK Technology: Underp
These articles are a collection of learnin
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THE MAGIC OF GLOW 7
Technology: Underpinning, Enhancing and Enriching
By incorporating technology, it may add extra fac
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Bright Lights, Big Curiosity! What’s the best fe
Offering different contexts, situations, invitati
What is Democratic Education? In Swede
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Let There Be Light! The role of the educator can
WE HAD ACQUIRED NEW BLOCKS TO USE OUTDOORS AND WE
What does ‘rhizomatic’ mean? 18
The term rhizome is derived fro
The Environment as an Activator for Learning T
LIGHT AND SHADOW AS AN ACTIVATOR FOR LEARNING AND
Dynamic Learning Environments with Colour and Lig
phenomena such as plants and flowers, study biolog
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A Review of the TTS Dark Den… or perhaps better n
CUSTOMER REVIEW “
An Interview with Laura Dunand: from a leading pr
• Taste: the smallest children tend to “taste” ob
2. HOW DO YOU IMPLEMENT YOUR SENSORY SPACES? The
4. WHAT IS THE IMPACT OF CREATING A RICH, SENSORY
Contemporary Pre-school Education in Serbia In 2
in this activity, which allowed the children to s
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The Theory of Colours in Pre-School Education T
Offer your children a multitu
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EXPLORING LIGHT & SHADOW 39
The Language of Materials Creating STREAM environ
TOOLS TO EXPLORE LIGHT AND SHADOW PLAY Materials:
Early Years PROJECTOR 4
• Long life LED light - safe for young eyes • Inc
Introducing the TTS Early Years Projector INNOVA
STEAM BASED LEARNING When light is part of the pl
THE GLOBAL CHILD Our aspiration is that wherever
ALIGNMENT WITH PEDAGOGY The skills and experience
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LIGHT PANELS 49
Stimulating the Senses through the Pedagogy of Li
Multisensory facilities or rooms are also designe
Benefits of using light panels Without any doubt
About the authors: Ainhoa González “I am move
Accompanying sight and enhancing connection with
ensure an environment that offers safety and well
Light Panel Activity Ideas AGE: 3- 4 YEARS Key
Key Focus Exploration What we want to Achieve Sen
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SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS 59
I see; I reach; I touch; I learn! Curiosity and
At this stage it is interesting to note what attr
Gradual Inclusion of Children with ASD through th
To keep track of a child’s skill development, tea
Stimulating the Senses of Children with Special E
activities related to creative activity and pract
The colours of music and how to help children wit
MUSIC PERCEPTION. Following the initial acquainta
Children, music, and play I use the first gift
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MINDFULNESS 71
Make Space for Joy About the authors: Julie Belai
He e a e ve ugge on ha w uppo oy ba k
The Importance of Mindfulness in Early Childhood
“Young children, (ages 3-5), can learn that they
r o y - Ss b en ie ng Sensory-being is a
Anxiety and mindfulness We are all aware of more
Meditative activities create a deep stillness
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The role of physical development in children’s se
EMBODIMENT Embodiment is I a
EARLY WRITING Children’s physical development can
Take a moment to reflect on the following: • Do y
The Importance of Early Years Yoga The past year
Act out books. While reading some of your favorit
Mindfulness activities My Happy Box
1 30 super-star jumps 2 Play your favourite so
ak t m e r u o o osC m l e tim ah e p
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SENSORY AT HOME 91
Co-Schooling: The Thematic Approach What is Co-S
For example, in winter, I offer the following the
Tips: 1. OBSERVE YOUR CHILD. The more the activi
Directed Drawing This is an activity to work with
Social Snapshot Educators around the world have b
Let There Be Light @ja_ni_la Light Panel & Artif
Mot @di The Dark Den @digilandet_kyr
W @d l ller ers ooo_rene G ow Ro
We work with influencers from all around the glob
Next Edition: 21st Century Learning DEFINITION
Have you been inspired? Please contact your local
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