Doing Less is Doing More

I know this sounds odd but the more I teach, the less I do. As I move deeper into a practice of observation and reflection, I find myself offering more space, both to the children and myself. This way of teaching may appear to be ‘lazy’ or lackadaisical in nature but truly it is the opposite. It requires an educator to know when to step in only when needed; careful planning in terms of provocations and materials; honing in on the important elements of play; and scaffolding and planning next steps. I think all of us teaching here at TNNS are working on the same way of offering ourselves as educators to our children. It is an exciting and dynamic process– one that keeps our work interesting, edgy and new. Thank you for believing in this type of education and supporting emergent curriculum.