Observing First: What the First Weeks of School Can Teach Us About Meeting Children Where They Are
· By Torii Carpenter and Kirsti Forrest
The first weeks of school give children, families, and educators time to learn about one another. Rooted in Dr. Maria Montessori’s practice of careful observation, we explore how slowing down to notice children’s needs, regulation, and individual differences helps us meet each child where they are.