I am now slightly more than half way through this series of Wonder Reflections for Wonder Teacher Certification.

While I was in the infant class I watched the teacher offer the infants 7-12 months of age a choice in which sunhat they wanted to wear to go outside. 

She held out one in each hand. Each child thoughtfully and deliberately chose a hat. I have never before offered a choice like this to an infant. I sat and watched watch each child’s process, it was so obvious to me that they were choosing.  

When following up with the teacher later, she reported that in her teacher research she has discovered that when the infants’ choose their own hat they keep in on their heads. 

I was so proud to witness the depth of teaching/learning that this educator offers. I am proud to learn from her and work side by side with her on occasion. Full of wonder at what our littles are capable of. Honored to work with an early educator that “gets it”!