Yellow Wood

Privileged to be invited to this conference as an alumni of SUSS. Had the chance to hit the pause button today from the usual routine. This conference was a much needed break, a spark, a reminder of the community I serve — why I do what I do. Key Takeaways! First: Sirene’s Keynote — Growing up in a ludicrous century: Strengthening children’s mind-body connections through play Food for thought by Sirene’s:  When we tell parents to not use screens, what alternatives can I suggest to replace screen-time? How do we use AI creatively in our work w children? What makes us human? How can we nurture children to be ‘more human’ esp in the unpredictable future? Sense of purpose? Morality? Make-meaning out of every experience we have in life? Help them feel fulfilled in the task that they do?  Before we knew it, we are singing and moving along to Sirene’s invitation to a brain break, “She will be wearing pink pyjamas when she comes”, as we tap the person on the side knee back of hand....

Jittamet means “A kind person” The sharing started off with the question, “How do we want to see our children grow?” I thought that this is a very powerful question that encapsulates our image of the child very well. If I could refine my response, I would like my children to develop a love for lifelong learning, be critical thinkers, and be compassionate to themselves, others, and the world they are in. I took many notes along the way, and I’m here to draw out key takeaways that I would like to start right away, (or at least continue to mull over it in my practice in time to come). First: Sensory Integration Reflection: How do I get children to awaken their senses before they start their day? Jittamet had the luxury of a system that encourages this the moment they go through the gates of the school, through obstacle courses, and they start their pre-assembly with free play at the very naturalistic play space. Barefooted, children get to choose if they want to touch the sand, water, con...