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THE THREE MYTHS OF CHILD-LED LEARNING Bev Bos sai

THE THREE MYTHS OF CHILD-LED LEARNING

Bev Bos said, “The child and the process are not separable: the child’s experience is the learning process.” This is the heart of child-led. ❤️

One of the tasks of the educator is to provide a “yes” environment for free play. Meaning, the children freely choose where they want to play, who they want to play with, and what they play.

But how does that look in reality? Here are three big misunderstandings around how it might look.

☑️MYTH 1: Child-led is a free for all.
Child-led is NOT unstructured or haphazard. Child-led educators are not permissive. First, as the educator, it is still my task to provide for and protect the children in my care. This means I might have shared agreements on how we treat each other and materials. Boundaries are established for physical, emotional and cognitive safety.

A child’s sense of safety is my number one priority as Magna Gerber once said, if a child does not feel safe, play can not happen. Additional, children need a predictable routine.

☑️MYTH 2: There is no group time.
Children need the power of group discussions, the opportunity to express their ideas to their peers and listen to other’s point of view.

Bev Bos wrote“We must create a time for children to talk.Too often circle times, sharing times, show and tell times are used for teacher verbalization: the teacher uses this time to “teach,” and thus we lose the value of the experience.”

I prefer to call it Talk Time or meeting time because we are not going to be doing the traditional things - rather - we will be talking!

☑️MYTH 3: There are no teacher-directed activities.
The final misunderstanding is there is no teacher-directed activities like reading a book or telling a story. This is absolutely not true.

Perhaps a better way of saying it is teachers are not teaching, they are sharing. When reading a book - there is more discussion and exchange of ideas. The key is the children are never passive in child-led learning - they are active participants in the process.

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For the last five years, I have been interested in

For the last five years, I have been interested in the impact of a play-based environment on learner identity.

My investigation and research have deepened my conviction and affirmed my gut feeling—choice matters in your classroom.

I am certain that choice is one of the most critical factors in an early childhood classroom.

In my reflection on the power of choice, I realized that there are four dimensions of choice for the young child.

👉🏼Right to choose where to play.
This is the beginning of play - the choice of where to play. With this right, the child can genuinely play.

👉🏼Right to choose who to play with.
This is an essential right in the classroom. It is the foundation of building the social self. The right to choose who to play with allows children to navigate social interactions and build cooperation skills.

👉🏼Right to choose what to play with.
The right to choose what to play with allows children to explore materials that match their innate curiosity and interests.

👉🏼Right to choose how to play.
When children are free to use materials however they desire, without adult-imposed limitations, it sparks original ideas and innovative thinking. When play is teacher-driven, children become reliant on extrinsic motivation. Giving kids freedom piques their intrinsic drive to learn through meaningful play.
Then there's the brain science on the impact of choice which I will share in another post.

The old way of educating does not give children choice. We can begin to transform education by taking steps towards true choice.

I'd love your thoughts.

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Children love the world through their sense of tou

Children love the world through their sense of touch. Comment YES if you see the value in providing real experiences. ❤️

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VOICE. Voice is one of the 4 guide posts of my new

VOICE. Voice is one of the 4 guide posts of my new Child-Led Practitioner program.

These guide posts served as a north star to help me focus on the heart of the matter when facilitating play.

When we listen deeply to the spoken and unspoken communication of children, children feel seen, heard and valued.

What really matters is the relationship we nurture with each child. It begins with giving space for their own ideas, views and opinions.

Listen deeply. It may be the most important thing you do.

And if you want to learn more about my new Child-Led Practitioner program, head to our link in bio @wunderledteaching. ❤️

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When we have the "eyes to see" the potential in ev

When we have the "eyes to see" the potential in every moment with children, being child-led comes to life. These practices can thrive in any learning environment. Join me for the final offering of my FREE webinar, "The Magic Of Less."

This session is not just an introduction; it's an invitation to our newest journey within our membership program: The Child-Led Practitioner mini-certification.

📅 Final Webinar Date:
Thursday, February 1, 2024, 8:00 pm CST

Don't miss this opportunity to explore how you can become a guide in a child-led learning journey, regardless of your setting.

Secure your spot now and embark on this enlightening path with the link in our bio! 👉 @wunderledteaching

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