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The Wonder of Children’s Symbolic Representation

The Wonder of Children’s Symbolic Representation

by Pam Oken-Wright | Aug 23, 2023 | Teacher Research, Teaching and Learning, Uncategorized

This is the third blog post in the Reclaiming Joy series. I am only in the classroom as a pedagogical companion/consultant now. But I do remember: for me, teaching often felt like play…fluid, creative, guided by flexibility of thinking and mental rules, and...
Reclaiming the Joy in Teaching

Reclaiming the Joy in Teaching

by Pam Oken-Wright | Aug 9, 2023 | Classroom Design, Professional Development, Teaching and Learning

When I was teaching I tended to get deep into what I was doing, and time and distractions would just disappear. I’d be observing children’s play, conversations, and representation, often documenting their process, and supporting them when needed. Suddenly,...

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