Children epitomize the word dabble. They explore everything in our classrooms through touching, smelling, seeing, and tasting. They need a constant supply of objects to examine and manipulate. This freedom to dabble and make choices is empowering. On the surface, children’s dabbling may appear to be uninvolved or unfocused. However, childhood is the time to dabble, practice, experiment, wander, and try. There will be time later to narrow their interests and focus.
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In loving memory of Gryphon House author Leanne Grace, MEd, we are sharing pieces of her inspirational writing every Wednesday. Leanne was the director of professional development at Hildebrandt Learning Centers and a lifelong advocate for early childhood education. She inspired the early childhood community to prepare children as lifelong learners with her ability to find the extraordinary in the ordinary. One person can make a difference, and Leanne did just that. She will be sorely missed.
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