What Children Learn About People When We’re Not “Teaching”
Recently, I found myself thinking about something subtle but incredibly important: children are constantly learning about people, and not always…
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When Kids Notice Differences (And What to Do in That Moment)
If you spend any time with 3–5 year olds, you know how closely they observe the world around them. They…
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When a Child Starts Editing Themselves
Today I want to talk about something that rarely looks like a behavior problem, but quietly changes how a child…
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How Real Contribution Deepens Belonging
Let’s be honest- when we think of preschool “helping,” we picture adorable little hands passing out napkins or feeding the…
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What If Participation Didn’t Mean “Jump In”?
(And Other Thoughts About Letting Kids Warm Up in Their Own Time) So your preschooler is hanging back again. They’re…
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Before Belonging Comes Comfort
When we talk about helping young kids feel like they belong, we usually picture the big stuff- teamwork, inclusion, raising…
