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A Rolling Pin Problem

By Kim, on May 14th, 2012%

Theo, Jake and Iris are standing around a table with clay, mallets and rolling pins. They are fully engaged in their own pursuits, seemingly unaware of one another.

That is until Jake spots the rolling pin in Theo’s hand. Jake looks at Theo, looks at the rolling pin, looks back at Theo….the message is . . . → Read More: A Rolling Pin Problem

Clay is Stronger Than Playdough

By Kim, on May 11th, 2012%

The island complete with palm tree and coconut

We see….a child who know how to wait and who has high expectations. A child who wants to show that he or she knows things and knows how to do things, and who has all the strength and potential that comes from children’s ability to wonder and to be amazed. A child who is powerful . . . → Read More: Clay is Stronger Than Playdough

The Power of “I can”

By Danielle, on May 1st, 2012%

I can dress myself! I think sometimes as adults we forget the power of “I can”. Its been so long since we acquired a new skill that the feeling of discovery, joy and power can sometimes be lost on us. Childhood is full of those moments. Chalk full of those moments. . . . → Read More: The Power of “I can”

Real Stuff: Part 4

By Kim, on March 21st, 2012%

Personal disclaimer: When my son turned 5 my husband and I gave him an axe. He chopped some firewood, chopped some twigs and branches, and later chopped down a few small trees. He is now a grown man and has all his fingers and toes…..well…. he does have a small scar on one . . . → Read More: Real Stuff: Part 4

Toddlers are amazing

By Danielle, on March 19th, 2012%

As I have admitted before the majority of my career has been spent with preschoolers with wee interludes of time spent with infants. I have spent very little time on the floor with toddlers.

So being the parent of a toddler has been an education. My daughter shows me time and time again just how capable . . . → Read More: Toddlers are amazing