The SYC Approach: Empowering Preschoolers Through Play and Compassion.

How can you allow for more risky play in your home or program? How do you decipher between risk, hazard and reward? Susan and Amy, discuss the importance of risk and risk assessment through play. Physical, Social and Emotional risk all play an important part in development.

What is The SYC Approach: Empowering Preschoolers Through Play and Compassion.?

For over 50 years The School For Young Children. (a play-based preschool program residing in Columbus, OH) has maintained a consistent philosophy; that children be allowed to develop at their own pace in an atmosphere of free play enriched with a variety of creative materials and the support of teachers who respect them as individuals. Our podcast will provide discussion on practices and philosophies of the SYC approach and how to apply these strategies at home.