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What does belonging mean?
People often ask what I mean when I talk about belonging. For me, belonging is much more than being included. At its heart, belonging is about feeling seen. It's the...
What does belonging mean?
People often ask what I mean when I talk about belonging. For me, belonging is much more than being included. At its heart, belonging is about feeling seen. It's the...
Why is imagination important?
People often think imagination is about pretending. For me, it's something much deeper than that. Imagination is one of the ways children make sense of the world around them. It's...
Why is imagination important?
People often think imagination is about pretending. For me, it's something much deeper than that. Imagination is one of the ways children make sense of the world around them. It's...
Why do you talk about noticing children?
People sometimes ask why I use the word "noticing" so often. The answer is simple. I believe noticing changes everything. So often, adults feel they need to teach, guide or...
Why do you talk about noticing children?
People sometimes ask why I use the word "noticing" so often. The answer is simple. I believe noticing changes everything. So often, adults feel they need to teach, guide or...
What is open-ended play?
Open-ended play is, at its heart, an invitation for a child to lead the way. Rather than offering a resource with one purpose or a "right" way to use it,...
What is open-ended play?
Open-ended play is, at its heart, an invitation for a child to lead the way. Rather than offering a resource with one purpose or a "right" way to use it,...