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/Nature offers wonderful possibilities for fun and connection in the learning community. Serendipity had come our way, we needed to embrace this wonderful gift in our lives.
Read MoreNature offers wonderful possibilities for fun and connection in the learning community. Serendipity had come our way, we needed to embrace this wonderful gift in our lives.
Read MoreAs an educator, we can choose to be a partner with children as they direct their learning, instead of the person with all the answers. The four steps of inquiry can help us become better partners along the learning journey.
Read MoreUtilizing loose parts in our learning community helps support the planet. We give new life to unwanted materials. Materials that end up becoming the medium for children’s creativity and learning.
Read MoreBefore the pandemic, group games were a staple of our practice in school-age care. We played many different games over the years, but one stands out as the all-time favorite. What made this game so appealing? What benefits did this game offer our learning community?
Read MoreAs children, we played outside most of the time. At times boredom set in. Being bored invited us to be creative in our search for things to do. Our creative brainstorms sparked our greatest adventures.
Read MoreAn important part of our work with children is examining our practice. Examining our practice helps us keep our work fresh. To provide quality care, educators need to take time and re-imagine our work in the classroom. There are three practices we can embrace at the beginning of the new year to help us re-imagine our work with children.
Read MoreWhat are the three elements that support a co-learning relationship? To begin the new year, I was reflecting how the practice of co-learning supports my work in the classroom. This is what I discovered.
Read MoreOn a recent bike adventure, I had time to consider how our work with children is a collection of moments where we arrive at a fork in the road. The path we choose determines our growth and the possibilities for our learning community.
Read MoreOur role as educators, is to support the children and all members of the learning community. Each situation in the classroom is inviting us to adapt. We are making iterations on the spot to support the people in our care.
Read MoreResponsive teaching is our reaction to the happenings in the classroom. Educators work in an environment of investigation and collaboration. When to step in or out of the children’s work and play is the question we consider each day as an educator.
Read MoreIn school age care, the materials children enjoy most are simple in nature. In an age of technology and the internet, activities that create meaning still come from simple origins.
Read MoreMost of us learned at a young age that the purpose of learning is to collect information to use on a test. Learning has changed. As educators, how can we share the joy of the learning journey with children?
Read MoreThere is a renewed interest in the outdoor classroom. Educators are looking for ways to support families. Programs need more space to support quality care. Here are a few ideas of what makes a wonderful outdoor space for children.
Read MoreEach year the children bring new games and toys in the program. How can educators support the children’s interest in new toys and characters and inspire the children to express their own creativity?
Read MoreAn interest in flight inspired our learning community to find new ways to create planes without paper. What did we discover? How can our discoveries during the learning journey help your practice grow and thrive?
Read MoreIn our work with children we can encourage literacy through four actions we take in the classroom. Actions that support children’s learning, play, and create a bridge to the enjoyment of books.
Read MoreBy following children’s ideas and supporting their interests we create opportunities for other children to join in. We create opportunities for exploration, collaboration, and enjoyment of the learning journey.
Read MoreThoughtful changes to a classroom space support the children’s learning journey. By taking into consideration the steps for changing a space, educators will know when it is time to make a change.
Read MoreAdapting familiar materials in new ways paves the way for creative discovery. As educators, our role is to find new ways to explore classic materials. This helps children find new pathways for their creative work.
Read MoreAs educators we often create new spaces and invitations in our practice. When we begin to create a new space or remodel an existing one, we need to examine one important question.
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