tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254764571956782670.post2462348088337806545..comments2023-10-23T19:06:14.507+01:00Comments on Learning for Life: Decisions, decisions, decisions.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254764571956782670.post-81790151717714753582015-05-17T21:10:35.114+01:002015-05-17T21:10:35.114+01:00So refreshing. Having followed you for a few years...So refreshing. Having followed you for a few years now, I also want to say that I appreciate how you plan a measured approach when introducing new materials (like sticks and the hollow blocks). The boundaries plus the methodical introduction of materials has got to be a win/win scenario for the children! This means that there is a balanced approach that does not overwhelm the children while still giving them plenty of room for exploration. In the meantime, this is why a good night's sleep each night helps so much -- gives us plenty of energy to make those split-second decisions for when to step back and when to step in. Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627807490565132252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254764571956782670.post-1997575714142912402015-05-17T15:29:30.445+01:002015-05-17T15:29:30.445+01:00I'm learning a lot about how to form a system,...I'm learning a lot about how to form a system, how to follow through with policies and still keep my head.<br />I never put much thought into the wet suit bit...I want to start implementing things like this to keep my hands free to help them play, not just cleaning up all the time.<br />Thanks Kierna...I needed this.Small Wondershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05500669212938387860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254764571956782670.post-5906124931855704122015-05-17T15:23:58.360+01:002015-05-17T15:23:58.360+01:00I'm learning a lot about how to form a system,...I'm learning a lot about how to form a system, how to follow through with policies and still keep my head.<br />I never put much thought into the wet suit bit...I want to start implementing things like this to keep my hands free to help them play, not just cleaning up all the time.<br />Thanks Kierna...I needed this.Small Wondershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05500669212938387860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254764571956782670.post-35951910317704829362015-05-16T20:24:05.231+01:002015-05-16T20:24:05.231+01:00I know what you are describing. I want to encourag...I know what you are describing. I want to encourage exploration and investigation. But I feel some boundaries are needed, too. I think you have described what I think - responding to each situation as it arises and being flexible. Sometimes things can travel or develop in a different way. Sometimes things need to stay in a specific area. I often have to rely on "what feels right" for the moment. It's not very scientific or easily described - but that's the best I can do. A good post that describes what teachers must all do .Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11397525011462974857noreply@blogger.com