By detailing the poetry efforts of one classroom and sharing examples of children鈥檚 original works, I examine how children represent their voices, stories, and cultures through poetry.
The research is clear: when we say children are 鈥渂orn scientists,鈥� we鈥檙e not just being cute; they really are active scientists, right now, systematically and intentionally exploring their environments, even from the day they are born.
In this column, readers will learn how three popular practices鈥攃ircle time, free play, and field trips鈥攐riginated and how they can continue to be used intentionally today
