ABOUT
Christine is an educator, author, and consultant who works with teachers to create child-centered classrooms where all students feel a strong sense of belonging, capability, and joy.
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Christine supports teachers in play, inquiry, and project-based learning, as well as early literacy.
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She is the co-author, with Kristi Mraz, of Kids First from Day One and A Mindset for Learning.
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Christine has a background in early childhood education and literacy. A former classroom teacher, she now conducts professional development around the country. Please reach out to learn more.
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Christine & Kristi Mraz co-author
the Substack newsletter Taproots.
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Their newsletter features:
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Deep dives into the environment, playful learning and explorations, and documentation.
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A focus on creating emergent curriculum through playful learning.
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Practical strategies for integrating play and joy into your day
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Ample connections to the research and thinking that drives the work
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Interviews with teachers and the chance to follow along with what’s happening in their classrooms. (including the frustrating, challenging, cry-at-the end- of -the-day stuff)
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Ask us anything, questions and responses.
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Book lists, materials recommendations, and links to favorite pens.
