01/21/2022
The more you know!
Children aren't empty vessels to be filled with charts, numbers, letters, shapes, colors, vocabulary words, skills, themes, and commands.
Children are people that are innately filled with unique personalities, interests, likes, dislikes, curiosity, creativity, imagination, and wonder.
Yes, children can learn at an accelerated rate as brain growth is the most profound in the first five years. But learning comes from the brain's ability (and opportunities) to make connections. Connections happen through touching, tasting, seeing, smelling, hearing, talking, moving, playing, exploring, etc.
Children know this and instinctually pursue these experiences, but adults simply keep getting in their way.
If we view children as the "expert learners," then trust in their process. All they need is your love, guidance, presence, patience, and respect along the way.