Category Archive: preK children

11 Nov

And say simply, Very simply, With hope, Good morning.

And say simply, Very simply, With hope, Good morning.

What questions are we asking children? In what ways are we listening to children? How does the 100 Languages of Children facilitate deeper and more meaningful expression and …

 
By Marla McLean
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13 Nov

A careful considerate gaze or I am because you are

A careful considerate gaze or I am because you are

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By Marla McLean
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02 Apr

Finding tongues in trees

Finding tongues in trees

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By Marla McLean
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26 Mar

“Where did you come from? Would you like to come in?”

“Where did you come from? Would you like to come in?”

 
By Marla McLean
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14 Mar

Do not be dismayed by the brokenness of the World

Do not be dismayed by the brokenness of the World

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By Marla McLean
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03 Mar

“You can ask everybody in the world and ask them if you can be a part of their family.” David, age 4

“You can ask everybody in the world and ask them if you can be a part of their family.” David, age 4

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By Marla McLean
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02 Oct

Making ripples and Butterfly Flights

Making ripples and Butterfly Flights

It’s a new school year. Filled with possibility, new relationships, and sweet growth for both the children and all the connected adults in their lives. …

 
By Marla McLean
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26 Jan

Bigger and Better than Ourselves: Humility

Bigger and Better than Ourselves: Humility

I thought I was going to write about Wonder, but instead I’ve changed my mind. I have been thinking about and researching the importance of Wonder …

 
By Marla McLean
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11 Nov

Because you need to. Because you want to.

Because you need to. Because you want to.

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By Marla McLean
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12 Oct

Focusing on love.

Focusing on love.

In August, most of our school met for a retreat. At one point, we were asked to go around the table and share our intention …

 
By Marla McLean
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