REFLECTION QUESTIONS

Did Grace value the children's play, interests and inquiries?

• yes

• no

What was missing in her approach?

• Children's current interest

• Children's engagement

• Children’s feedback

• Above all

What might you have done differently?

Some children were building a structure at the time of Grace's activity. How might you have responded to their dialogue about the structure they were building?

• "What materials are you using for your structure?"

• “You’re really involved in building right now. Would you like to keep working on your project and join us for cookie making later?”

• “You all have done an amazing job thinking about how to protect the farm. Your problem-solving skills are really impressive!”

• “After we finish making cookies, we can use some of the baking tools to build mini structures with cookie dough. How does that sound?”

Grace mentioned that some families were anxious about their children being able to count to ten and memorize their colours. How would you respond to these concerns from families?

• "yes I know you have concerns but your kid is the only kid who can not count to 10 and memorize colours, I think you need other professional help. "

• "It's ok that they are not able to do it now, they will learn it later in kindergarten. We are focusing on play, we are play-based, so teaching those is not our primary goal."

• “I understand that you’re concerned about ensuring your child can count to ten and recognize their colours. These are important skills, and we are committed to supporting their development in a balanced way.”

• "Sorry I know you are anxious, but you can try to teach him/her at home, it works better. We have too many kids to take care of, I can not just do something for you kids. It is not fair to other kids, right?"

In what ways can families become more involved in their children's learning?

Consider how Linda demonstrated pedagogical leadership. How would you support Grace, considering where she is in her professional practice?