by Claire | Mar 16, 2021 | Articles, Infants & Toddlers, Pedagogy, Social Competence
Do ideas tend to play around in your mind, often for long periods and then slowly get some traction? In all probability it happens as ideas filter through the experience and knowledge that comes your way over time. I think thatʼs essentially the way ʻGrowing Leaders... by Claire | Mar 16, 2021 | Articles, Infants & Toddlers
Adults who are engaged with infants and toddlers all have stories to tell; their ‘windows of wonder’ open for our very youngest children’s learning endeavours. These are the magic moments that keep us involved and excited, caught up in the intensity of seeing learning... by Claire | Mar 16, 2021 | Articles, Infants & Toddlers
Two lovely things have happened in our family. Hawaiki has started Kindergarten and Pipiana is asserting herself and imposing her wishes and desire for independence onto her family in the most effective toddler way. I think Hawaiki has been learning about ʻjogging on... by Claire | Mar 4, 2021 | Articles, Infants & Toddlers
Gandini, in the book ʻ The Hundred Languages of Children – The Reggio Emilia Approach to Early Childhood Educationʼ (Edwards, C. et al., 1996, p. 148) describes environment as ʻ a space that teachesʻ. My understanding of the word environment has undergone considerable...