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The first step of a journey is always the biggest

I began to toss an idea around in my head in late 2022. I thought, how can I still be involved with children's learning when I retire? I really love being in the presence of children. When a child invites you into their world, they are opening themselves for you to see who they really are. Ever have a little person ask you, "Do you want to see my room?", that offer is an honor and shouldn't be taken lightly - they are telling you that they trust you. They trust you to see them. They trust you to not ridicule them. They love you. I have an interesting classroom. Early on, in my 20+ year career of elementary school, I learned that the room belongs to them - not me. It was my job to orchestrate learning. Teaching the academics is one thing but what about them as little people?  There are lots of quick lessons out there, single shots, for social development. Some people have even assembled these lessons and deemed them curriculum. What I do,...
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