Safe Environment
Safe spaces serve every kind of student. For some, the space might give them a brief pause from a tough day. For others, it can be so much more. Safe spaces are often cited for helping kids suffering from intense levels of stress or trauma. It is a space where a child can relax and enjoy being a child without pressure, criticism, self-doubt or fear of being wrong.
Supervised
For decades, educators have been aware of the need for schools to address childhood trauma. In 1995, Sandra L. Bloom, MD, published a paper, “Creating Sanctuary in the School,” in which she describes the process of creating a safe and healing environment for children. The Mother Goose respects and adheres to those expectations set for visitors to the school in order to protect a child’s right to a safe school environment.
Proven Materials
Marilyn Price-Mitchell, PhD, authored an article about the importance of helping kids heal. While the scars from trauma are sometimes evident, there are “subtle, often invisible, ways children suffer from trauma,” she writes, “the most common being the loss of human connection.” This is called relational trauma, and it’s rooted in feelings of inferiority, neglect, and isolation.
Through the use of stories, poetry, fables and fingerplay, children learn life lessons, rhyming, letters, numbers and communication skills. Puppets help by deferring attention from possibly a shy child to a non-threatening “helper.”
Educational & Fun
Children should be able to play, have fun, giggle and laugh while using their imaginations. They need to form opinions and ideas and orally express them in a way that is respectful, along with listening to and respecting others’ opinions and ideas.
Children should be able to play, have fun, giggle and laugh while using their imaginations. They need to form opinions and ideas and orally express them in a way that is respectful, along with listening to and respecting others’ opinions and ideas.
Above all, children need to know that reading can expand our world, increase our knowledge, help us better ourselves, entertain us and allow us to dream.