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…child-centered educators have argued that our focus should not be on our goals, but on the child as a growing organism. Instead of asking, “What do we want the child to know and be able to do?” we should ask, “What capacities is the child spontaneously motivated to develop at his or her current stage?” Instead of thinking about our own goals, we should consider the child’s interests and needs.

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William Crain

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Reclaiming Childhood

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Jeff Johnson

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Jeff Johnson is an early learning trainer, podcaster, and author who founded Explorations Early Learning, Playvolution HQ, and Play Haven.

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