Here’s what I believe: children deserve educators who have nurtured their sense of awe and wonder. And, as educators, making time and space for curiosity about the unknown or unfathomably beautiful and mysterious is the air that breathes life back…
The World Needs Our Softness
All that SoftnessDo not mistake her gentlenessfor weakness.It takes a spine of steelto carry all that softness.~Jessica Kantrowitz When I first heard this poem, I knew it connected to my work. As many of you know, one of the topics…
Buoyant Classrooms: 4 Ways Educators Can Promote Resiliency in Children
In these changing and complex times, educators and parents are expressing a strong interest in how to foster resiliency in young children. According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, “being resilient means overcoming tough situations such as losing a pet…