Time without planned activities gives children space to notice what captures their interest. This blog offers questions and prompts for self-reflection.
When the day isn’t tightly scheduled, children can more easily notice what they’re drawn to—drawing, making up a story, or playing outside. Adults can help by asking questions without steering them toward a particular answer: What caught your interest today? What would you like to try again? These conversations help children put their interests and feelings into words. There’s no need to turn them into an exercise; simply listen and give children time to find their own answers at their own pace.
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