We embrace many different types of play in the Oak classroom. Risky play is a type of play not all preschool teachers feel comfortable with. Ms. Alisa and I consider risky play an important aspect of play and learning. We believe that children develop problem solving skills, executive functioning, creativity, resilience, and self confidence when provided safe opportunities for risky play. When children are engaging in risky play, the teachers stay near by and closely monitor the situation.
Today, the children built a tall castle using big blocks. While building they created their own steps and ramp to allow them to continue to build above their heads. The children supported each other and held the blocks in place while they took turns climbing the steps to build higher and higher.
Once the castle was complete, one child decided to jump off the block step. The other children thought this looked like fun and they joined the jumping fun. They were careful to take turns. Some children were nervous at first and so other children held their hands or suggested they jump off a lower step. Other children watched from the side until they had the confidence to also jump.
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