We believe in a child's image to be a mighty learner and citizen—strong, resourceful, and capable

​

• This image affirms each child’s right to be listened to, to be treated with respect, and to participate in daily decisions that affect her/ him

​

• This shifts the intention of our interactions from “doing to” a child towards “participating with” each child

​

• Calls on us to continually re-examine our own practices, our interactions, and our assumptions about children, childhood, learning, and play