Children between the ages of one and five do not learn because they are taught. They learn as a result of their own doing…through actions, relationships, inquiries, opportunities, and repetition. This knowledge is the foundation of an emergent curriculum.Teachers take on the role of research partners with children, seeking answers to questions and supporting investigation. My home is their laboratory, offering materials and tools to inspire each child.
Young children develop an astonishing number of brain cell tendrils called ‘dendrites’ during the early years. Dendrites grow when learning occurs, connecting one cell to another in very important and lasting ways. Without these connections, brain cells die. Children learn (and therefore develop brain cell connections or dendrites) when they:
