ABSTRACT
The sound of Charlie’s laughter could be heard from anywhere in the schoolyard. The amount of mud on his clothing was a measure of the joy Charlie experienced with his truck play. Some people read fictional fantasies to relax after a long week of work. The experience that finally ended all hope for the author when it came to school math was their twelfth-grade algebra class. This class was not a fun place for anyone to be, especially for a teenager already struggling to develop a sense of self, and worried about social acceptance from her peers. Early childhood teachers are experts at following students’ interests, providing space to explore, and giving children opportunities to develop ideas over time. The chapter also presents an overview of the key concepts discussed in this book.
