On January 30, 2024, the world lost a remarkable woman whose impact has left an indelible mark on our community. Mary Elizabeth Earl Maltman, a beloved figure in the Seattle area, passed away at the age of 101, leaving behind a legacy that extends from the halls of The Children’s School (TCS) to the wider world of social justice and community service.
We all hope to help our children turn into adults who can not only take care of themselves but also have the ability and empathy to take care of others. One way to start is by having very young children help with the household. In early childhood education we use the philosophy that “we set children up for success.” We do this in the classroom in many ways, by having furniture their size, having self-correcting or open ended materials, and by keeping a schedule to name a few. But you can also use this premise for your home.
caffolding is closely linked to psychologist Lev Vygotsky’s Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD). The ZPD represents the range of tasks that a child cannot perform independently but can accomplish with the help of a more knowledgeable person, such as a teacher or caregiver. Scaffolding bridges the gap between what a child can do independently and what they can achieve with support. We as parents do this all the time! And so do our wonderful TCS teachers!
The Children's School, established in 1965, is a non-profit preschool in Green Lake, Seattle.
