Sep 27, 2022
What happens if you create the conditions where children know they can try things vs. run a classroom where children are allowed to do things? It's a subtle difference that can lead to a stance of curiosity and appreciation. It can be as simple as the set up for how children access paint or having towels easily...
Sep 20, 2022
Ever notice how often young children walk and talk? Dialogues of planning, negotiating, and sometimes sharing of inner thoughts often happen while children are walking. Tom wonders at the implications for the classroom. Do we interfere with children's ability to walk and talk? Mike shares his experience with...
Sep 13, 2022
Tom cautions us to be on guard for nostalgia for our own childhood play. Thinking that play was "better back then" can lead to judgements about children's play today. The group unpacks the dangers of nostalgic thinking and how it clouds our ability to see value in children's play.
Sep 6, 2022
How do we establish a classroom community, with the body in mind? Ross is pretty sure than it takes more than name games to create a community. Tom reminds us that the first step is to create a space that allows children to figure out their strengths and the strengths of others. Shared group physical experiences, like...