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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,...
Announcing a New Book From Pam Oken-Wright

Announcing a New Book From Pam Oken-Wright

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...
The Bensley School Pilot Part V: Time And Space For Reading Children’s Intent

The Bensley School Pilot Part V: Time And Space For Reading Children’s Intent

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...
The Bensley Pilot Part IV: Setting Up The Environment

The Bensley Pilot Part IV: Setting Up The Environment

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...
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