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Early Learning Glossary

A Collection Of Posts Explaining Over 230 early learning terms, phrases, People, and More

This early learning glossary provides caregivers and early learning advocates with definitions of terms and phrases used in the profession, as well as information on important people in the field and links to related resources.

This is a work in progress. We’re eager for user input about suggested tweaks to existing entries, entries to add, and everything else related to this corner of Playvolution HQ.

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beginner's mind

Beginner’s Mind

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Containerized Kids

Containerized Kids

Concentration Tongue

Concentration Tongue

Craptivity

Craptivity

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Educrat

Educrat

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Glirpies

Glirpies

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Lizard Brain

Lizard Brain

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Near Peer

Near Peer

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On Tilts

On Tilt

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Pedagogy

Pedagogy

Patina Of Play

Patina Of Play

Plangry

Plangry

Plop

Plop

Piniculum

Piniculum

Play Face

Play Face

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Tarry Time

Tarry Time

That Kid

That Kid

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Workshits

Workshits

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