Jan 31, 2023
Early childhood classrooms get loud. How do we determine if this is a problem? What if it's only a problem for the adult? How do we create welcoming spaces for children of differing volumes?
Jan 24, 2023
Mike shares a video of the "backwards bike.," (watch here) an excellent example of embodied knowledge. You can explain it, but you can't do it until you can feel it. How many experiences do young children have like this each day? They may "know" something, but can't do it yet. How often do educators experience the...
Jan 17, 2023
Tom prompts the group with some photos that show children thinking with their bodies, such as placing their feet under a box to signify Wizard of Oz themes (below). When we see children engaged in such deep physical "thinking," we should resist the urge to interrupt and ask what they are thinking. With practice, we can...
Jan 10, 2023
It's an annual winter tradition to post our "Snow!" episode.
Tom wants to talk about beautiful, wonderful snow. Children love snow and the myriad opportunities it brings. Adults need to keep their snow-related hassles to themselves and let children have the joy. The discussion includes some practical tips for sledding...
Jan 3, 2023
Ross invites us to grapple with the interconnectedness of developmental domains. If we focus too closely at individual areas of development, what might be missed? Mike shares the metaphor of children as "white light."