Ideas and Innovations In Early Childhood Education and Care is a think tank based in Watertown Massachusetts founded by Theodore (Teddy) Kokoros in 2018. All researchers and contributors to Ideas and Innovations In Early Childhood Education and Care are either teachers or parents of young children. While early childhood education and care is getting more attention from politicians and the media, too often those shaping policy and discussions related to early childhood education and care are not the people who are more directly involved with the work. This think tank’s goal is to share the research and perspectives of people who work directly with young children.

Apr 1

Apr 1 Flying Bug Art Activity

Teddy Kokoros

In my time as a PreK/Preschool teacher, a activity that was one of the biggest hits ever was “Flying Bug Art”. In this activity, a teacher places butcher paper underneath a swing (preferably a tire swing) and children lay on the swing face down. The teacher gives the children two markers or paint brushes and then gently swings and spins the child as they try to draw on the butcher paper. (See pictures below ) In my experience, children find this activity hilarious and will ask for multiple turns. Moreover, this activity while being mostly silly fun actually helps develop a child’s Vestibular system.