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From August 1, 2013 blog:
“But I don’t knooooow the marriage dance,” the 3 year old lamented, interrupting the ”wedding” in the dramatic play area. “Now I can’t get married!”
The wedding party stood frozen. What would happen next? I continued to observe as the “groom” stepped forward saying, “It’s easy. I’ll teach you.” He gently took her hand.
She began to follow his lead and soon they were co-creating their dance. The others smiled and went back to work, laying down a paper aisle for the reunited couple.
Children often naturally mentor each other. We, their teachers and parents, can support and encourage them by noticing.
From August 1, 2013 blog:
“But I don’t knooooow the marriage dance,” the 3 year old lamented, interrupting the ”wedding” in the dramatic play area. “Now I can’t get married!”
The wedding party stood frozen. What would happen next? I continued to observe as the “groom” stepped forward saying, “It’s easy. I’ll teach you.” He gently took her hand.
She began to follow his lead and soon they were co-creating their dance. The others smiled and went back to work, laying down a paper aisle for the reunited couple.
Children often naturally mentor each other. We, their teachers and parents, can support and encourage them by noticing.
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