
The Parent as Teacher. Supporting Lifelong Learning
As parents we lead the way for our children as we model how to be lifelong learners.
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As parents we lead the way for our children as we model how to be lifelong learners.

How decades of research in neuroscience, psychology, and education point to the same truth, play isn't a break from learning, it is learning.

This piece of writing draws together three interconnected lenses, play-based learning, Social Emotional Learning (SEL), and Higher Order Thinking Skills. Together they reveal what screens are displacing and why it matters so much to a child’s growth.

What struck me most was the focus on young children. In Italy, early childhood education is widely accessible. Classrooms are intentionally designed to immerse children in language, literacy, art, and exploration.

Many new parents are registering for some very interesting gifts for their baby showers. I’ve been wondering if someone has written a book specifically for this demographic focused on limiting screen use with young children.

Academic learning can certainly take place using play and project-based methods. The problem occurs when the method focuses only on structured, teacher-directed instruction in specific skills like reading, writing, and math from an earlier age.

A heartfelt message about the impact that my son Andrew had on his junior high students and what it confirmed for me about the need for well prepared teachers in our classrooms.
A short, thoughtful email every other Tuesday with classroom ideas, research summaries, and practical resources.