Keepers of the stuff?
Keepers of the stuff?
>I do’nt know why but this week I have felt more like Miss Mary. The children are all so busy learning and doing and doing and learning that it just feels GOOD!
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Long periods of uninterrupted free time for exploration and interaction with educational materials and activities that promote curiosity and wonder.
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Freedom to explore the environment with few restrictions which is possible because we have removed the “no-no’s” from the classroom environment.
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The hiring of teachers and staff who realize that the secret to good teaching is learning how to control the environment, not the children.
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Teachers and staff who serve as facilitators for the children, thus making their exploration of the environment easier. We discourage teachers being the “keepers of the stuff.”
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Lots of outdoor play time in a yard filled with safe yet exciting opportunities for adventure.
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Children being given the opportunity to have experiences that are real.
I think we are right on track.. how about you?