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Teaching With The Body In Mind

Feb 28, 2023

After a recent field trip and the serendipitous discovery of a snow mountain, Ross is rethinking what makes an experience a "success." Staying open to possibilities and saying yes can make it possible for everyone to enjoy the journey.


Feb 21, 2023

A follow up to last week's episode full of practical ideas for materials that support children's big play in the classroom.


Feb 14, 2023

When children need to move, are our indoor environments ready to support them? Is it OK to make children wait until gym time or make them leave their classroom when their bodies feel like getting big? We have a responsibility to make sure our classroom environments meet the needs of ALL children. One way to do this is...


Feb 7, 2023

According to designer Anita Olds, children have four basic needs within their envrionment: movement, comfort, competence, and control. Joey presents these needs to the group for discussion as they align so closely with the principles of teaching with the body in mind. Tom points out that when we allow children to...