ABSTRACT
As an early childhood educator, the heart of my [Tanya’s] philosophy is the belief that young children are highly capable and intellectual learners who have a right to a school experience that is respectful of their curiosities, worthy of their time, and mindful of their place within the larger human context. It is this belief that drives me in my daily work. It is this belief that causes me to question over and over whether or not I am creating an environment and a program that sings in concert with my beliefs. I am thankful for this continuous drive that I feel to build a larger story with the children. Without it, I believe that I would allow myself to sink into a routine of habit and superficiality and in turn lose the very essence of my being as a teacher.
