The theme of this Monday's walk-and-talk is how to incorporate younger kids into a Sudbury-model way of life, or even into a Sudbury-model school. The topic comes out of a conversation with Clara from Whistlemarsh, a local resource for starting your own day care. I'm drawn to the Whistlemarsh approach of designing the day care based on the values and culture of the families involved. Clara shares her experiences and beliefs on her blog.
3-year-olds can't always ask for help when they need it, and can't always navigate behaviour rules. Sudbury-model schools begin enrolling students at age 4 or 5. It varies from school to school, depending on the school's experience of when kids can handle the responsibility of being a Sudbury-model student.
3-year-olds can gain from being around older kids, and they add something to the school environment as well. However, Sudbury-model schools are designed for students to be responsible for themselves, and it's not clear how to integrate students who aren't there yet.
We'll discuss how this might be possible, and we'll also discuss how to support 3-year-olds using Sudbury values, such as freedom, trust, and respect for the child's interests.
We meet for the walk-and-talk Mondays at 7:00 in front of City Hall, and begin walking at 7:15. All welcome.
Unfortunately, I personally won't be there this week (or the following 2 weeks) due to another commitment. If you'd like to discuss this topic with me, please leave a comment on this post.
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