I love how they included nonverbal languages, it incorporates the value around the 100 languages.

This is amazing. Giving children the spotlight and showcasing their work to the community is such a great way to catch attention and help adults see children as capable learners!

Love this, children are social from birth

This is something I value in my practice. If there is no relationship with the children and you are not able to fully listen, how would you expect them to do the same and feel respected if there if no relationship or communication?

It is truly difficult to really listen, especially without bias.

Reflection is key and documentation gives us the opportunity to do so.

This is a powerful statement. They are in search of their identity and what it means to them.

Children's curiosity sparks a curiosity within us adults

Listening shouldn't stop, and we should be listening to both verbal and non-verbal ques.

I agree, I find myself wondering when it is the right time to intervene.

This is important to note, sometimes we are so concerned about what the children have to say we forget the questions or comments that we have made to build up to it.

I would like to bring this back to the classroom and have the children reflect on their own work, their dialogue, pictures, and videos. I think it would bring a different perspective into the classrooms.

I think is so important. When we give parents opportunities to be apart of the classrooms they are able to see their children in ways that we, educators, see them.

This is true, but when educators create a space where we are able to communicate ideas and include every's voice, it becomes easier.

following the children's interest

This happens all year round in classrooms. I love figuring out how I can expand their thoughts on topics that are brought up.

How can teachers tell when its the right moment to intervene or guide the child?

Being completely present in the moment with the children and slowing down during times of observation.

In an ECE setting we see this differently in each age group.

Especially in today's schools, educators are expected to go above and beyond their role as a teacher.

This is important because adults struggle to focus on the here and now, whereas is comes organically for children.

Teachers are on the go, but when we slow down and be practice patients we are able to listen to what the child is communicating. Also, what the child may need.

I think listening to children may not be enough to understand what they are truly saying, we need to pay attention to the whole person.

This is a great question, especially when we think about inclusion.

When adults intervene in quarrels between children, who are capable at solving their own problems, we take that power away from them talking through it themselves. It is interesting that this was on the list because many times adults will intervene before the children have the chance to figure it out themselves.

These statements from the children are powerful. Children understand their rights as a human being, as well as understanding that these rights also pertain to others.

I ask myself this question everyday, how can I intervene without disrupting their learning or play? where is the balance?

We are all holding on to something that we experienced, children and adults.

Very true. I often find myself checking on my emotions just to make sure it is not effecting the children around me.

Being aware of your bias is so important, and figuring out how it effects us and our practice.

It's amazing how he expanded the ideas of the educational system that the parents in the community began.