The Sciences of Reading and Literacy

Genius at work. 🚧 For young children, problem solving is a lot like the scientific method. Faced with a challenge, they brainstorm and test potential solutions to see which, if any, are successful. Which leads us to this little scientist, whose favorite zoo exhibit has just closed; its access literally blocked by a park employee. Her first solution (“I’ll just slip through this small opening between you and the doorframe”) is a bust. But her second (“Would you come with me for a moment, there’s something I’d really like to show you over here”) works like a charm. You have to admire the deep, multi-step thinking involved here. And appreciate the zoo employee, who plays along gamely - despite knowing she’s about to be taken for a ride. What a joy to watch her developing mind at work. This video was shared to IG by littlegraysonrose.

You’re not even 10! Need a smile? Check out the complex mathematical thinking that little Jacob displays here as he recounts a recent conversation with a his friend, Mark. Such a great grasp of time and number for such a little guy. If you enjoy this video, know that I could fill this entire account using the examples of his cleverness posted to his mom’s IG, which is donna_jabobs_mammy. Such a precocious thinker. Go give them a follow… definitely one of my favorites.

“We’re down by one point…” 🏀 Dozens of you tagged me yesterday on this lovely video of a family infusing a little dramatic play into their toddler’s indoor basketball practice. There’s so much to love here. Our hero’s enthusiastic high five and “Yes, Coach!” had me cheering along, even before the joyful celebration at the end. So fantastic to see the whole family celebrating his success. Watch his face when his parents react. He’s just so delighted. Fully expect to see this little star take over the NBA in 2046. This sweet family interaction via joyaking07 on TT.