by Pam Oken-Wright | Aug 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
Every child is intelligent, resourceful, competent, and driven toward relationship with other people and the world. But not every child grows up believing this about himself. Not every child is invited to show these things to the world. These days, academic...
by Pam Oken-Wright | Aug 9, 2017 | Teacher Research
This post is number five in a series, each based on a question or questions asked by the co-author of this pilot program, Jen Miller-Taylor. In the Fall of 2016, Jen was an experienced teacher but new to Kindergarten. She declared intent to bring the principles of the...
by Pam Oken-Wright | Aug 4, 2017 | Classroom Design, Teacher Research
This post is number four in a series, each based on a question asked by the co-author of this pilot program, Jen Miller-Taylor. In the Fall of 2016, Jen was an experienced teacher but new to Kindergarten. She declared intent to bring the principles of the Reggio...
by Pam Oken-Wright | Aug 22, 2013 | Uncategorized
Twice in one morning wonderful things happened because of children’s frustration with too few of something.In cubby house (a little space for dramatic play), some children were playing a story in which pet dogs played a part. By the time Lydia arrived in the cubby...
