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The Marshmallow Problem
June 7, 2016
We make all sorts of assumptions because we don’t have the courage to ask questions.
-Don Miguel Ruiz, Author
-Don Miguel Ruiz, Author
In his TedTalk," Build a Tower, Build a Team," Tom Wujec presents some surprisingly deep research into the "marshmallow problem" — a simple team-building exercise that involves dry spaghetti, one yard of tape and a marshmallow. Who can build the tallest tower with these ingredients? And why do kindergartners consistently outperform business school graduates?
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Contributed by Kirsten Haugen
How do we help teachers deepen their understanding of the importance of play? How do we strengthen teachers' ability to skillfully and intentionally guide children's learning through play?When teachers engage in creative, open-ended play experiences, they learn firsthand the power of play. They also become more knowledgeable about the purposeful use of materials and intentional teaching strategies they can use to help children engage in open-ended play.
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