The Inspire Philosophy: Go with The Flow

The nature of children is curiosity. Whether it’s exploring the world around them, asking questions wherever possible and navigating their learning in their own way; children are creatures of change and exploration.

As early years practitioners, we have to apply ourselves in a similar mindset. When we plan activities, we design them with the intention of invitation and provocation in mind. And what we may have initially planned may end up going in a different direction than we once thought.

And that is the beauty of teaching in early years. What starts out as a sensory activity for hands and noses to enjoy ultimately becomes a full body experience. And who are we to limit children in their exploration of experiences by restricting them? Safety willing, there is no reason children should be stopped from jumping in head first if that’s what they desire.

Adaptability is not just a skill we teach children, it’s one we have to abide to ourselves. It’s okay if things don’t go to plan all the time because sometimes the most unexpected things in life turn out to mold the more precious of memories.