A teacher, in any educational context, is a compassionate learning partner who skillfully engages in dynamic practices that enrich lives. The image of the teacher as a person who holds power above children and families is one that we need to discard permanently in order to advocate for a strong image of the child andContinue reading “The Role of the Teacher in Early Childhood Education”
Category Archives: Reggio-inspired education
children, digital media & innovation in education
The chapters exploring the Atelier and use of digital media with young children in The Hundred Languages of Children are some of my favorites. They are rich with inspiring stories, ideas and innovative thinking around possibilities for empowering children in multifaceted explorations of ideas, materials and technology. “…we have to give closer attention to theContinue reading “children, digital media & innovation in education”
reciprocity
Much of the reflective work I’m doing in my Master’s studies centers around uncovering and dismantling White Supremacy culture as it relates to educational systems and working with children. I’m sharing this as a way of hopefully inspiring others to engage in similar reflective work. As a white, middle class woman in the South IContinue reading “reciprocity”
Celebrating Growth
Interactive Virtual Yoga & Reggio-inspired Experiences
hello!
I’m grateful to everyone who reads this blog and visits this site, so just wanted to say thanks and (re)introduce myself. I have some exciting things in the works for Family Yoga and Reggio-inspired education that I’ll be sharing soon, but for now…. Hi! My name is Andrea, I’m an Early Childhood Educator, Yoga TeacherContinue reading “hello!”
image of the child
There are hundreds of different images of the child.Each one of you has inside yourself an image of thechild that directs you as you begin to relate to a child.This theory within you pushes you to behave incertain ways; it orients you as you talk to the child,listen to the child, observe the child. ItContinue reading “image of the child”
Reggio-inspired Education in the Virtual Space
Before I launch into my thoughts on this topic, I want to state that I know everyone is trying their best- especially in recent months. Parents of young children in particular are deserving of much grace and support as they work to navigate these trying times. I in no way mean to belittle or diminishContinue reading “Reggio-inspired Education in the Virtual Space”
Outschool + Reggio-inspired Education
Like thousands of educators and families, I became aware of Outschool during the global shift to distance learning. Prior to March 2020 I was not familiar with online education options and only through engaging in distance learning with my class of once in-person students did I come to understand the possibilities for connection & explorationContinue reading “Outschool + Reggio-inspired Education”
my journey to virtual educator
I have a lot to share about my ongoing experiences with Outschool and embracing the role of virtual educator….