Mar 28, 2023
Possession and ownership are complex concepts that come into play every day in an early childhood setting. It's amazing how well young children--even babies--understand the nuances of the unspoken rules that can change from one context to another.
Mar 21, 2023
If we evaluated all children based on what they can't do yet, we'd have to agree that babies are stupid. Mike questions this mindset, which is often embedded in our education systems. Does it do more harm than good in terms of "preparing" young children for school success?
Mar 14, 2023
Tom asks us each to consider what we value and what it looks like in the classroom. To get us started, he offers valuing each child for who they are as an individual and as part of the group. Examining our underlying values guides our decision making as caregivers. But what happens if multiple values we hold are...
Mar 7, 2023
Tom asks the group to define hanging out--a social act of "being with" with no agenda, a relaxed feeling, open, and freeform. He wonders, is it worthwhile in the classroom? (Resounding YES) Ross points out that you don't have to set your plans aside to allow for moments to hang out, you can make space for both. Tom's...