Author(s): Nick Terrones; Ann Pelo (Editor); Margie Carter (Editor)

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Toddlers ask big, bold questions every day. Teachers and caregivers give shape to the world as they respond to those questions. The conversation unfolds in an electric moment - an awkward, exciting, bewildering moment. We may be surprised or taken aback, but the disequilibrium is a gift. With courage and care, we can connect with children at the level of curiosity and meaning. Written with trust in the wisdom and capacity of young children and the adults who care for them, and with belief in what is possible when children and adults come together in these electric moments, A Can of Worms is a guide and support for celebrating these most important conversations. Have no fear! Take a deep breath, and respond.

A Can of Worms is part of the Reimagining Our Work (ROW) collection. Use the ROW collection to discover how early childhood educators in the field are reimagining their work and thinking alongside children.

Table of Contents:

• Foreword


• Author’s Note


• 1) Stopped in My Tracks


• 2) Thinking about Teaching and Learning


• 3) Building the Foundations for Democracy


• 4) A Tool for Teacher Research


• 5) Writing a New Story about Education


• What Does “A Can of Worms” Look Like?


• About the Author


• Study Guide