May 30, 2023
So often, we forget to appreciate the process of skill building and expect children to master skills after one lesson. Joey notices that even children can have unreasonable expectations for one another. When we forget how long takes to master a task, we don't give grace for mistakes and get frustrated. What about the...
May 23, 2023
Ross wants to talk about limit setting and following through. How do our actions impact children's skill building for future competence? Tom gives an example of setting limits that is not punitive. Mike cautions against "banishing" children from activities and a reminder of children's sense of time. Joey encourages...
May 16, 2023
Mike shares his discovery of the expressive language rainbow metaphor. When we don't pay attention to what children are communicating with their bodies, we're not seeing all of the "colors" of the communication spectrum and most likely missing out on understanding children. Perhaps this concept of communication can...
May 9, 2023
Mike has a newfound appreciation for transporting after spending a day carrying around dinosaur feet with toddlers. The conversation about the ways that children--and all of us--engage in transporting materials highlights the importance of this life skill. There are implications for how we design spaces for children's...
May 2, 2023
Cooperation between children happens all the time--sliding down hills, at the art table, or sharing space during crowded sensory play. Once you start looking for it, you see it everywhere, even in play that may not sound "nice." Adults can add to or detract from the cooperative spirit of children's play through...