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In a realm where joy takes its space,

A myriad of learning is uniquely sown.

Questions bloom like flowers in the sun,

Guiding curious minds, where learning's begun (Postman & Weingartner, Ch 5, 1).

A community of seekers, hand in hand,

Students' voices at the center, shaping the land.

With their own votes, their ideas placed in an idea bank,

they forge curricular units of dreams untold,

A symphony of ideas, a treasure to behold.

In our community circle's embrace, questions ignite,

Young curious voices, taking flight (Postman & Weingartner, Ch 5, 6).

Their creation of guiding questions

surrounding love, race, money, society, and class (Gorski, 21),

Or our very own community,

Their minds unravel

In joy's embrace, we gather 'round,

Exploring the yucky and the profound (Greene, 10).

Each day, a canvas of free choice time,

Embedded in our days,

Unfolding stories of what they can be,

What they can do.

Families as partners, a circle complete,

No grades to shadow their boundless flight,

Just growth, discovery, and shining light (Postman & Weingartner, Ch 12, 9-10).

I am prepared to falter, to stumble, to learn.

An evolving journey,

Modeling my own lifelong learning,
Vulnerability and reflection,

My own enthusiasm for exploring new topics, my favorite things,

Imbues joy and passion in the hearts of little ones,

Acquiring new skills, and seeking personal growth (Kumashiro, 44) (Palmer, 2).

Challenging spaces, where minds intertwine,

Abstract dreams taking flight, ignoring everyone who says

"They're just five, that's too abstract."

With positive narration, words inspire and lift,

Deficit-based whispers adrift, a healing gift (Postman & Weingartner, Ch 12, 6).

A rainbow of colors, spaces to explore and to hold,

Books beckoning whispers and the touch of sticky hands.

Books that provoke, provoke thoughts anew,

Discussion and pondering, guided by students.

Reflection, a mirror to hearts and to minds,

A voyage inward, where wisdom unwinds.

Passion as compass, each student's guide,

In this joy-centered haven, they'll forever reside (Greene, 10).

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my vision of learning under the constraints of our current reality, a poem

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my vision of learning under the constraints of our current reality, a poem

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In a realm where joy takes its space,
A myriad of learning is uniquely sown.
Questions bloom like flowers in the sun,
Guiding curious minds, where learning's begun.

A community of seekers, hand in hand,
Students' voices at the center, shaping the land.
With their own votes, their ideas placed in an idea bank,
they forge curricular units of dreams untold,
A symphony of ideas, a treasure to behold.

In our community circle's embrace, questions ignite,
Young curious voices, taking flight.
Their creation of guiding questions
surrounding love, race, money, society, and class,
Or our very own community,
Their minds unravel
In joy's embrace, we gather 'round,
Exploring the yucky and the profound.

Each day, a canvas of free choice time,
Embedded in our days,
Unfolding stories of what they can be,
What they can do.

Families as partners, a circle complete,
No grades to shadow their boundless flight,
Just growth, discovery, and shining light.

I am prepared to falter, to stumble, to learn.
An evolving journey,
Modeling my own lifelong learning,
Vulnerability and reflection,
My enthusiasm for exploring new topics,
Acquiring new skills, and seeking personal growth.

Challenging spaces, where minds intertwine,
Abstract dreams taking flight, ignoring everyone who says
"They're just five, that's too abstract."
With positive narration, words inspire and lift,
Deficit-based whispers adrift, a healing gift.

A rainbow of colors, spaces to explore,
Books beckoning whispers and the touch of sticky hands.
Books that provoke, provoke thoughts anew,
Discussion and pondering, guided by students.

Reflection, a mirror to hearts and to minds,
A voyage inward, where wisdom unwinds.
Passion as compass, each student's guide,
In this joy-centered haven, they'll forever reside.

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Education becomes an organic process, nurtured by the interconnectedness of ideas, personhood, identity, nature, and the lifelong pursuit of understanding (Smith, 5) (Kumashiro, 44).

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Play is a major component of my learning spaces, learners of all ages are encouraged to foster their own sense of play and create joy in activities of their choosing. For young learners this may look like running, jumping, pretend play and for older learners this may look like organized sports, playing with animals, music or anything of their choice (Postman & Weingartner, Ch 5, 6).

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Learners can come to communal outdoor discovery spaces once students are old enough to learn how to share and are potty trained, there is no age cap on when learners stop coming and the expectation is that learning becomes a lifelong pursuit that allows students to work through problems or crises, adapting to various life stages and transitions (Kumashiro, 44). Because they are engaged and passionate about the learning they can come back for the rest of their lives although the frequency may change. They are open year round and there is no set schedule as long as young learners come. The absence of an age cap ensures that learning remains an ongoing pursuit, adapting to different life stages. The learning space operates without rigid schedules, allowing learners to engage when their interests and schedules align. This flexibility fosters a sense of autonomy, reinforcing the idea that learning is a natural part of life.

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My ideal vision for learning without the bounds of the grammar of schooling. I imagine an outdoor, all weather, experiential learning space where learning is a lifelong endeavor. Discrete subjects do not exist as they all coexist within one another(Postman & Weingartner, Ch 5, 18). All learning is self led and self motivated, students learn from one another, from mentors that are older or younger, experimenting, and experiencing. Every learner is a participant, contributor, and steward of knowledge. When students want more structure they can turn to question based learning. Learners can create question circles where they engage in dialogue based discussion (Postman & Weingartner, Ch 5, 2). If they feel stuck on a question they can ask the question box for guidance. The question box does not provide any answers but guides can guide the discussion toward an answer through additional questions (Postman & Weingartner, Ch 5, 1-2). Students can engage with the sciences through their environment, there are gardens, farms, gardens, and trees all around them to explore and participate in discovery. Art, music, and expression thrive as integral aspects of learning. Creative projects are woven into the fabric of exploration, providing avenues for learners to express and communicate their ideas or wonderings.

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learning spaces without constraints or the grammar of schooling

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learning spaces without constraints or the grammar of schooling