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CHILD-DIRECTED LEARNING: PROOF THAT YOU DON’T ALWAYS HAVE TO BE IN CONTROL TO WIN

Sometimes I’ll fill a spot in our day with a familiar but educational activity that the kids haven’t yet mastered. Patterns are hard for them (completely normal for 3-year-olds), so I like to increase their exposure and opportunities. I pulled out the buttons and pattern mats, and B stared lacing in the most intricate way I have EVER seen her try AND be successful at it…

A TODDLER EXPERIMENT IN UNSTRUCTURED CUTTING WITH DIFFERENT KINDS OF SCISSORS ✂️

At the end of every 2 weeks, we have a “review” day that allows me to use up whatever activities I may not have gotten around to from our curriculum. These days also allow me more wiggle room to supplement with my own stuff, and tend to be my favorite because of the creative freedom they allow me. Today I decided the kids don’t get enough opportunities to cut…