Most 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 MoreAs educators, we have an opportunity to partner with children. We can offer materials, space, and time so children can follow their interests and engage in math and other learning concepts through the creation of their work.
Read MoreWhat are the seven main actions I observed as children engaged in the learning experience? This is a unique journey for each child and is not as programmed and standardized as we may be led to believe.
Read MoreSchool begins in about a month. After Labor Day, I will again see hundreds of children walk down to the school bus for their first day. For their benefit, I wish they would go outside sooner.
Read MoreBeing an after school educator and observing children at play for many years, I noticed how the amount and emphasis on play has changed. Science states play and physical activity represent an important part of education and benefits the growing and active brain. What caused test scores and grades to become more important than the rest of life's activities?
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