Aug 30, 2022
Mikes prompts us to consider and appreciate children's play in small, often unconventional spaces--the nook between couch and recliner, under the end table, the closet shelf. Ross shares a wild thought, yet Mike stays on topic. The conversation reminds us how play in small spaces offers children the chance to create...
Aug 23, 2022
A conversation about the helpfulness of help, starting with the hypothetical of not helping children in or out of trees when climbing. If adults withhold help, do children build their independence? Is being able to ask for help an important ability to nurture? What stance might best support children's risk taking:...
Aug 16, 2022
A discussion about our "space bubbles" and how they vary depending on individual preferences, cultural norms, and context. What role do adults play in shaping children's understanding of peri-personal space?
Aug 9, 2022
Tom's grandchildren create their own "enrichment" activities on a family camping trip, and Tom observes that digging rocks is compelling work. The group ponders children's seemingly endless drive to dig.
Aug 2, 2022
Ross circles back to a conversation about what sharing really means. Tom reminds us that when teachers strictly impose time limits or make decisions about when children must "share," they take away the chance for the children to define what is possible. When children are included in decision-making, we see more...