FROM OUR EDUCATION PARTNER | SEPTEMBER 13, 2026 · CARMINA HARRIS
From Me to We: Discovering Our Place in the World
Children’s questions about identity grow into investigations of living things, habitats, neighbors, and caring for a community.
How We Help Infants Feel at Home
For a baby, starting care means meeting new people and discovering a new place. For a parent, it means trusting someone else with the little details of a baby’s day; what comforts them, how they show they are tired, and what makes them curious. We take that trust seriously.
“I Can Do It!” Giving Toddlers Room to Try
“I do it!” A toddler may say these words while putting away a toy, carrying something, or trying to put on a shoe. The task often takes longer than it would with an adult’s help. But the effort is an important part of the experience.
What Children Discover When They Have Time to Explore
A child builds a tower, watches it fall, and starts again. Another mixes colors, pauses to look, and adds one more brushstroke. To an adult, these may look like simple activities. For a child, a question may be taking shape: “What happens if I try it differently?”
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From “Me” to “We”: Building Belonging Through Social-Emotional Learning
Self-portraits, family stories, and everyday conversations help children name feelings and build a sense of belonging.
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Rooted in Wonder: Why Curiosity Is at the Heart of Learning
From garden leaves to toy-car ramps, ordinary observations can start rich conversations and experiments.
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Rooted in Wonder: Why We Don’t Always Give Children the Answers
When adults make space for children’s own theories, a simple question can become a deeper investigation.
May 9, 2026 · Carmina Harris
The Heart Behind the Classroom: Celebrating the School Teacher During Teacher Appreciation Week
A reflection on the educators who work together to support children’s play, care, and discoveries.