Jun 28, 2022
The group talks about assessing risk in changing conditions and for children's different abilities. Are children capable of assessing their own risks? (As in, "Should I walk down those steps wearing stilts?") No surprise, trust is at the foundation of it all. This episode was adapted from a series of discussions about...
Jun 21, 2022
The group shares examples of big body play and the benefits for children's development. In recalling Tom's "Fight the Ball" vignette (Episode 7, Fight the Ball), we are reminded that children will invent ways to meet their own needs for intensity and physical challenge. This episode was adapted from a series of...
Jun 7, 2022
What materials allow for a sense of abundance? How can we provide children with enough so that they can fully express themselves? When does abundance cross the line and become overwhelming? What is our responsibility in helping children learn to balance their needs for access to materials with the needs of others?