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Children=water: free-flowing, adaptable, reflecting. RAIN, developed by meditation teacher Tara Brach: By Recognising what is happening, Allowing it to happen (step back and think of water), Inquire what connections are being made, and Nurturing our experiences (RAIN). 
Learning and teaching are team sports, adds @BenMardell. @HSteinbring points out that being a team is not easy, and that is work to function as a team. @MaiaBassett reminds us that creating the compassion and communication we want to see with children and adults begins with us.
How do you manage stepping back and taking a risk, as an EY teacher? @BenMardell focuses on the importance of supportive teachers and administrative staff. @MaiaBassett agrees that the spirit of the researcher helps her role as an educator, while taking risks.
What about the cultural perspective on risk-taking? In today's diverse world, it can be difficult to have a shared vision to create learning experiences for children. @HSteinbring echoes this sentiment and adds that (micro)cultural sensitivity is key to getting along with a team.
How can we bring others onto the learning journey? How can we facilitate understanding around the role of EY being more than a watered down version of primary years? @HSteinbring emphasises on communication: We should not only support agency but also advocate for it to others.
"We're not just the little cute ones at the bottom of the school. We're not just preparing for you, you need to be prepared for what we are sending up to you." @HSteinbring
We love this! It's so important to understand the critical role that Early Years plays.
We love this! It's so important to understand the critical role that Early Years plays.
We also need to be mindful of the power of documentation, we need to consider our expertise with early years education and young children. We need to show how young kids aren't cute, they are capable! @BenMardell 💪
Young children can't always demonstrate their learning well, and through documentation, we can help children voice what they've learnt & what they can achieve: @HSteinbring
@MaiaBassett stresses that documentation is more than decoration on the wall, and shares some useful books
@MaiaBassett stresses that documentation is more than decoration on the wall, and shares some useful books
Remember you can always send us your thoughts and questions and we will get them to the panellists/speakers! #EYPlayParty #ToddlePlay
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