Sometimes our listening reinforces what we thought we knew—and sometimes it takes us in directions we didn’t anticipate, identifies consequences we didn’t envision, and helps us find solutions we hadn’t thought of. 

As we reflect on what it means to transform our understanding of and approaches to children’s behaviors, let’s consider ways in which we are fostering an environment that supports young children’s social and emotional health and development.

Children at a Maine early learning center extend their learning about birds to include building birdfeeders.

Elevate a common experiment by giving children time to explore and introducing active, multimodal learning.

Creating a STEM-rich environment that promotes identity and equity is essential to fostering a sense of belonging and competence in young learners.