"The teacher neither brings the curriculum to the school nor is he or she solely the creator of such. Rather, the teacher is only one of the contributors to the creation of the relationship they call 'school'."
--Carol Brunson Day, in The Unscripted Classroom by Susan Stacey
This quote inspires me as I consider all the ways that learning happens with young children. In so many ways, the role of the teacher is that of the facilitator. We are opening up and shining light on the explorations that young children naturally encounter. We are creating environments to provoke and engage young children's creativity and imagination. We ask questions, tell stories, laugh, and ponder alongside your children. In short, we engage in "relationship" and together make school.
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