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Parents often tell me some version of this: “Gir Parents often tell me some version of this: “Girls sit nicely for read-alouds, but boys just won’t.” Now I vehemently disagree because in the 500+ readalouds that I have facilitated so far, I have never noticed something like this ( and I am a certified teacher trained to observe). There are children who move and children who prefer to sit for longer periods of time. Developmental research does show small average differences in early childhood. Boys often have higher activity levels, while girls tend to develop inhibitory control slightly earlier. That can make sitting still for long periods harder for some children. But development is only part of the picture. How much of movement is normalized and how much opportunity to move do we provide? Isn't it a great disservice to our children when we have different reading expectations out of them even before gauging what they need? So the differences adults notice are often a mix of temperament, development, and socialisation. Repeat after me Sitting still is not the same as listening. A moving child is a learning child. Stories dont need still bodies, only engaged minds. Comment Movement to receive a list of books that incorporate movement organically. These are picture books so best suited for 2-10 years but I am an adult who still enjoys them and even uses them with teens. So don't let that limit you. If you are an adult who reads to your/a/ multiple child/ren, do comment your experience around this so that we truly understand what a mixed bag it is. Let us acknowledge all facets of the limited research available but let us not bring gender into reading to children, please.💜 #ammatoday #ammatoday_books
Yesterday, as Women’s Day posts filled my feed, Yesterday, as Women’s Day posts filled my feed, I kept thinking about the quieter influence of stories. Long before children hear big conversations about equality, they notice who gets to explore and lead in the books they read. Listen, I love books like Goodnight stories for rebel girls but quickly realised they don't work for all children and all families. Here is a primer I hope will help you reflect and pick up books with intention. Are these the only titles I love in each category? Absolutely not, they were simply at the top of my mind as I drafted the post. What kind of girlhood stories do you think our books and stories need more representation of? P.S. please do not ask me if boys can read these books too. Everybody can. #ammatoday #ammatoday_books
Come with me into a beautiful, intimate parent–c Come with me into a beautiful, intimate parent–child circle inspired by our book Amma’s Magic Handbag. Together, we read the story and gently explored our emotional landscapes through thoughtful art therapy prompts. We spoke about big feelings and found ways to make them relatable. Parents and children practiced emotional coaching conversations, shared a guided visualization, and finally painted a small “magic bag”, a little place to carry reminders for the hard days. A quiet space for connection, reflection, and holding feelings together. 💜 @thelittledipperpublishing @notesonbrush #ammatoday
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