May 25, 2021
Tom promotes children's creativity in using furniture as "apparatus." Ross wants to find the way to say "yes" instead of "you're not using that correctly." Tom and Mike recall fond memories of creative play with steps and risers. Joey identifies with the thrill of using furniture in slightly transgressive ways.
May 18, 2021
Ross wonders, "What are you gonna do this summer?" As families feel the need to keep children busy, tire them out, or fill the time, are children over-scheduled and over-stimulated? Has there been a "push down" in children's sports and recreational programs that has raised the stakes? But wait, Ross loved being on...
May 11, 2021
Ross wants to talk about keeping equilibrium while balancing the desire to honor children's freedom with the need to provide an environment that feels under control. Mike suggests that finding signs of engagement helps teachers decide if they need to "take control." Tom brings up his observation that sometimes...
May 4, 2021
The mic was still on, and there was more to discuss about what we've learned about the "ideal classroom" during the time of Covid restrictions. How do teachers view their roles differently in an outdoor space vs. indoors? As managers? Taking an opportunity to check out? Do educators set different expectations for...