Sep 26, 2023
Ross wonders who has to participate. Do children have to join in to be considered part of the group? Mike remembers the stress he felt as a child when he was pressured to participate in activities. Tom reminds us to take the child's point of view. Ross shares an aha moment from his early teaching days.
Sep 19, 2023
We'll be back soon with fresh conversations. Until then, enjoy this cute little episode.
Is cute a meaningful attribute in creating environments for children? Is it how we would like to be described as professionals?
Sep 12, 2023
Back to school is a busy time of year! Enjoy this encore conversation while we get on top of it all.
Mike reminds us of the useful metaphor of serve and return. Children initiate interaction--verbally and non-verbally--in the hopes that we will reciprocate. Joey shares a recent example of returning a child's serve. Tom...
Sep 5, 2023
Mike takes us on a deep dive into the uncomfortable feelings that princess play can evoke. Do we want girls to play out scenarios of waiting for a man to save them? Joey wonders if it's similar to gun play in that children are just playing out what they have learned about the "rules" of society. If we see...