The Creek and Emergent Science: Giving students agency to define and guide their own scientific thinking
Water has an inherent draw to it, as a background feature on the landscape, as an acoustic presence, and as a loose part in play. But what about water as a vessel for giving children agency to define and guide their own scientific learning? Biological sampling emerged as a natural extension of other kinds of […]
The Out to Play Walking School Bus: A reflection on the value of playful work
The Out to Play Walking School Bus is a phenomenon rooted in necessity, or at least convenience. As educators, we walk the same paths as families do for dropoff and pickup, but we’re aware that when we do so, we are dressed for perhaps a very different day of work than some of the caring […]