A Little Lesson in Scaffolding

With the addition of several new little faces here at the center, our older children are learning all sorts of lessons about teaching children younger than themselves, showing empathy to those who are new and unsure, as well as helping those new children know about boundaries, rules and guidelines.

As part of the program we offer here at the center, the children learn these skills which are in keeping with Lev Vygotsky's theory which includes the concept of "scaffolding", in which younger, less experienced children learn about life from older, more experienced peers and adults.

Here are a few simple pictures of scaffolding in action:

Zoe helping Declan learn the ropes at this new daycare

Jordynn and Hunter sharing and drawing alongside each other

Sean & Alyssa playing ball