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I saw a post the other day where the teacher had the children make "cows" out of a paper plate and precut pieces. Some of the comments said, "Oh, process art!" After a couple of those, I commented, "This is not process art. Process art is where the adult supplies the materials and steps back, allowing the children to explore and create." I had one positive comment and I went back to the post to read it.

Well. The first time I didn't realize that I had watched it without the sound. This time? The music was mocking! Obviously making fun of what they created. And whose fault is that? The "teacher's!" I put it in quotes, because not all adults are qualified to teach!

I thought I'd vent here before I post anything. I need to calm down. I was going to suggest they check out your posts, …

September always seems to arrive with a lot of change, new routines, new expectations, and plenty of big feelings for children and adults.

My family and I recently moved and are still working to get our bearings. My daughter also started a new school, so we’ve had a lot of transitions, to say the least! We’ve been trying to slow things down when we can and spend plenty of time outside together.

Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or both, how has September been going for you?

Share one September win and one thing you’re still trying to figure out. You may find that someone else in our community is navigating the exact same thing.

Good morning! I'm so glad I found this site! It's crazy, but I could be writing a lot of what you're posting! I'm starting my 47th year of being a teacher, my 27th in a parent cooperative nursery school that two of my sons attended. I get so frustrated by the academic push down, kindergarteners now have the saming learning objectives my son had in second grade 30 years ago! grrrrrr. I plan to retire at the end of this school year, but I refuse to go out with a whimper! I'm always looking for fresh ideas. As far a my philosophy, I think I'm a blend of different things. (My degree is in Early Childhood Education, earned in the crunchy granola 70's, where process, not product was emphasized.) I'm also certified to teach elementary and special ed.

I appreciate your approach, I'm really turned off by people who say…

Hey everyone! Stephanie Seidler, director of We Skoolhouse here! Just wanted to jump on and say welcome to the community!

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