Read the Fall 2017 issue of Voices of Practitioners. Articles include: "The Command Center Project: Resolving My Tensions with Emergent Curriculum" and more.
As an early childhood educator, I have thought of myself as an emergent teacher who follows my students鈥� lead and supports their explorations. The children's interest in building a command center challenged me to follow their lead.
Although some people may believe that frequent opportunities for playful learning outdoors, including explorations of nature, are merely niceties, we believe they are critical for healthy whole child development.
In her article, Ardalan explains how, by using documentation to listen closely to children, she facilitates a long-term project that expands their literacy skills听and听their ability to discuss, debate, and think critically.
