How do you support children in building relationships? I love how groups of children of various ages can come together to plan, create, and support each other.
#EduSky #socialskills #emotionalskills #mixedagegroups #play #playmatters #earlychildhoodeducator #childrennaturally

Children show us what they are feeling and what they need in various ways. We need to understand that when they seem to be pushing us away is when they need us the most.
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#EduSky #bigemotions #connections #relationships #feelings #earlychildhoodeducator #earlychildhoodeducation #childrennaturally

Thursday night I was virtually in BC! I love how we have grown our ability to reach so far without leaving home. :) I shared the message about building connections with children and the impact that has on all of us.
#facilitator #relationshipsmatter #earlychildhoodeducator #childrennaturally

How often do you feel defeated before you even start? When negativity surrounds us we stop looking for the positive. Don't let others put out your fire.
Keep your flame alive!
#bepositive #reflectivepractice #selfreflection #earlychildhoodeducation #earlychildhoodeducator #childrennaturally

"Today I choose to trust myself by expressing what is authentically true for me. That doesn't mean I have to hit others over the head with my opinions, but I don't have to shrink from them either." Nancy Rosenow

#selfreflection #journey #authenticallyme #earlychildhoodeducator #childrennaturally

Do you believe children need to be 'handled' or 'controlled'? Are adults respecting children if we believe we have to handle them? Let's build relationships and trust children.
#connections #relationships #trust #trustchildren #earlychildhoodeducation #earlychildhoodeducator #childrennaturally

I love the creativity and ingenuity of children.
Using cardboard, painters tape, ribbon, and a ketchup lid (for the mouse), she created a Laptop. Notice all the details on the Google screen.
#creativity #playmatters #play #earlychildhoodeducator #earlychildhoodeducation #childrennaturally #EduSky

What do you consider when choosing toys for the children in your life? How often have you bought a child a toy, and they prefer to play with the box?
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#play #playmatters #looseparts #creativity #earlychildhoodeducator #childrennaturally #EduSky

Do you see yourself as a researcher? Do you embrace a sense of wonder about children, or are you busy dealing with behaviours?
What if we changed our perspective?
#reflection #reflectivepractice #senseofwonder #play #earlychildhoodeducation #earlychildhoodeducator #childrennaturally