My experience raising four children taught me to identify unique learning styles – for example, adapting storytelling techniques for my sensory-seeking child and inquiry-based methods for my analytical thinker. I now apply this individualized lens in lesson planning at NZTC practicums.
Your centre’s focus on play-based learning aligns with my success using guided play to resolve sibling conflicts, transforming tension into collaborative problem-solving – a skill I apply in classroom management.