Eventually she is joined by Natalia, an exuberant and loud tire-swinging ‘professional’ who jumps on uninvited, and form a standing position, gets the tire swinging to dangerous heights. The girls swing dangerously close to the side support boards which one suspects could easily hit their backs with a hard, dull thud. Afraid, because she is accustomed to swinging slowly, Miranda pushes her toes more securely into the tire as she grips the chains with all her power. She even tucks her head down, but keeps her back straight so that it doesn’t get hit by the boards.

Meanwhile, Natalia maintains her dauntless stance and keeps the tire swinging by pumping with her legs. She watches other children standing around the swing, laughing and howling with cheer. Natalia’s vivaciousness attracts a third swinger named Jane who, like Miranda, also curls up and hangs on with white knuckles as Natalia takes the swing to its limits. Then, Natalia spies a close friend and slows down the swing in order to talk to her. Miranda and Jan begin to feel more comfortable because they sense tha Jane is in control. They all giggle. Miranda finally begins to relax. Feeling braver than before, she holds her head more erect as she enjoys the wind. She smiles. 

INQUIRY QUESTION: How might this observation impact the way you teach in classrooms?