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Building a nest.
I watched a group of children find materials in the yard and build a nest. They excitedly gathered straw, pine needles and twigs. What experience did they have with nests and nest building?
No one told them what to do, there was no right or wrong. No one knew how to build a nest., yet, I witnessed discovery, problem solving, cooperation and working together. Because the children defined roles they built trust and relationships. I saw evaluation, re-evaluation and celebration of accomplishment.
I learned from watching the process by just watching and being present to their process!!
Sadly, we as adults don’t often act in the respectful manner that these children did. They demonstrated a fluid thoughtful inclusive process.
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