Waiting For The Sun
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Waiting For The Sun

Yes, yes, emergent learning took us to the bridge to learn about its great height, its arches, and where it can be found in relation to where we are. We found all that, but let me tell you about the moment that will stay with these children.

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No Strings Attached
Lesley Romanoff Lesley Romanoff

No Strings Attached

String is something that adults attach to boats. And why? We have to be honest with ourselves here — is it because we think the string secures us? Protects us from losing something too precious to let go of? Not just the thing, but the little hand holding it? Is the string a tether that keeps childhood intact? The happiness of never losing a thing? No tears today! There’s this string that will hold us together!

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100% Rain
Lesley Romanoff Lesley Romanoff

100% Rain

Today it rained. People wonder about the rain. Summer and Fall rain is one thing, but today it was a Winter rain. Today, I told the children as they arrived bundled up and rain resistant ready, today is a 100% rain. It wasn’t going to stop.

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Where are we going?
Lesley Romanoff Lesley Romanoff

Where are we going?

Where are we going? Outside! We believe that access to nature should be the right of every child, but in truth, every child cannot access nature.

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