We are conditioned to create order. When there’s a mess, we must clean it up right away. We have to put things back where they belong. Leave no trace of evidence that our environment was ever out of order. When we are children we are told to pick up after ourselves,...

Kids are my passion. I want to do everything in my power to create a world where each child can be their true and natural self. It isn’t easy. In the world of childcare there are so many rules, regulations, and walls. Walls that keep kids stiff and stagnant. Walls...

There is no doubt that the Coronavirus has impacted our community tremendously. Lives have been lost, and our day to day routines have been turned upside down. We are all doing our best to stay healthy and keep our families safe. As a community we are doing what we...

“Giving meaning to loose parts requires us to think about the possibilities of how a child learns and consider the materials and environments she uses.” The art of loose parts is removing objects from the classroom that have a singular purpose. Why give a child an...

Before we walk, we dance. Before we talk, we sing. Before we write, we draw. Expression, curiosity, wonder – these are our fundamental building blocks. We are constantly learning and growing as children, before we ever enter a classroom—we are given the tools we need...

Can we confidently say that we are somewhat by products of our environment? Sure, there are other factors that come into play when we talk about our upbringing, whether it be our parents or access to resources, but our environment has a huge impact on our lives. You...