Listen Up!

10/10/2016

We are in this together — working for a world where every child is protected and honored, exactly as they are.
Louise Derman-Sparks and Julie Olsen Edwards, Anti-bias Education for Young Children and Ourselves

Have you ever stopped to just listen?

"What sounds do you hear? There in the background are the sounds that engulf our daily experiences and create the atmosphere of our lives."

In Natural Playscapes, Rusty Keeler suggests that we evaluate our outdoor environments by the sounds they produce and inspire.

"Like the rush of a waterfall or the silence of the woods, your environment can be filled with sounds that shape the mood and feeling of each area. You can think of this as creating a 'soundscape' -- a landscape of sound.

"There are many ways to do this. Sound can be a main attraction by including instruments outdoors such as a sturdy metal drums, wooden marimbas and gongs. Sounds can also be used as a pass-by event. Place sound elements in spots where children come together and play. As children flow in and out of these areas they can bump into or jostle musical surprises."

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