I think that our own fears and anxieties are what limit children's right to autonomy, as we strive to maintain safety and stick to a schedule that appears to be working for the classroom.

This highlights the importance of listening to all the ways that children communicate in order to get a complete picture of what they are expressing, limiting confusion and misunderstanding.

This is such an inspiring reminder that children are capable of understanding and constructing the world around them, they do not need us to manage their lives as much as we think they do.

Documentation is a great tool for communicating with parents what, how, and why there children are engaging with potentially risky and controversial materials or actions. If we can display the children as responsible learners, with teachers who are attentive and supportive, parents may be more open to the unconventional aspects of play and exploration.

This statement highlights the importance of intentional "scaffolding" and allowing children to be uncomfortable and in a state of dissonance when discovering something new or taking on a challenge.

It has been interesting to observe how my image of the child has changed through my knowledge of ECE and how quick I am to notice other people's view of children when in public based on how their interact with or make presumptions about children, whether verbal or non-verbal. How would a societal shift to viewing children as competent and capable change the way they are treated on a daily basis by both family and members of the community?

I wonder what would happen if this processes was applied to elementary, middle, and high schools on a more regular basis?

A way of building trust and community with parents as they see first hand what their child is doing at school. Allows for conversation between children and their parents to start surrounding their work/creations at school. (Journey Books!)

It is inspiring to see how hands on parents were in school development. How has parent involvement stayed the same over time? How has it shifted?

This highlights the importance of using the environment as the "third teacher" and how keeping the children at the center of designing a space is crucial to promoting the listed qualities.