Observe for what the child is interested in.
Wait to give the child a chance to initiate or get involved in an activity.
Listen to what the child is trying to tell you.

Every Tuesday morning, our classroom is divided into two small groups: one goes to swimming and the other stays at school. In a small group setting it is always interesting to spend a little extra time OWLing. It’s this technique that makes up our play-based, child initiated learning environment. After we met as a large group and rehearsed our carols, Elliott asked if we would read Dazzle the Dinosaur by Marcus Pfister. And so began our day.

Wee Sprouts: Celery Sticks. Breakfast: Cheerios and bananas. Lunch: Whole grain flatbread with hummus, bananas and broccoli. Snack: Granola and yogurt.