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A Glimpse Into the Playful World of Seymour Papert

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He believed children’s cognitive development and scientific thinking grew through stages of self-constructed knowledge structures—and that they need to actively work through exploratory activities that allow them to discover and construct their own world. In his view, there was hope for every child.

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Running a Home-Based Preschool Is Tough, and Support Is Meager

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She quizzes them on which students have food sensitivities and where to find supplies in the house in case of injury. But between the arts projects that decorate her walls, breaking up fights in her makeshift backyard playground and calming children until smiles replace their tears, she says she’s found her calling.