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Support each child in their journey of play and learningJoin bestselling author Miriam Beloglovsky and coauthor Jessie Frazier on a wonder-filled journey to understand children’s play and learning. Through the revisiting journey, children make sense of and give meaning to what they are learning. This journey is not linear or circular as children play and explore, then stop, then come back later and explore again in a different way. When we look closely, these complex journeys tell the story of each child’s learning. This book introduces a revisiting journeys framework to help educators understand these ways that children make sense of their learning and guide children in the next steps of their journeys. At the same time, it supports educators to create ecosystems that support messy revisiting journeys and to walk side by side with the children as they co-create their own journeys.

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Revisiting Journeys is not just a book—it’s a beacon. It dares us to rethink childhood as fierce, messy, and full of brilliance. With deep honesty and practical insight, it invites educators across roles and systems to slow down, listen closely, and reimagine learning as a liberatory act. This book doesn’t just transform your practice . . . it transforms you.  —Mike Browne, educator, consultant, and cohost of the podcast Napcast  Children deserve access to play and support for their learning. Too often adults are thrown into disequilibrium by systems that seem to pit the two against each other—do we prioritize play or learning? In Revisiting Journeys, Miriam Beloglovsky and Jessica Frazier remind us that we can trust and support children’s play in ways that honor their capacity as constructors of their own knowledge as well as our capacity as early educators.  —Heather Bernt-Santy, That Early Childhood Nerd  Revisiting Journeys is an invitation for educators of young children to revisit the how and why of their practices. The authors adeptly include the philosophies of play and inquiry-based practices for young children, alongside parallel practices for their educators who are encouraged to observe, reflect, map, and respond. This book is packed with real-life classroom examples of how inquiry plays out for the children, together with what was happening at the same time for their teachers in terms of reflection, wondering, and making decisions in response to children’s thinking.  A useful and provocative book for those who are interested in taking a deep dive into their inquiry-based practices!  —Susan Stacey, author, Emergent Curriculum in Early Childhood Settings and Pedagogical Documentation in Early Childhood This book offers a refreshing and much-needed reimagining of what joyful learning in early childhood can and should be. Through the framework of revisiting journeys, the authors show how children, and the adults who learn alongside them, can deepen understanding by returning to questions, ideas, and explorations over time. With a powerful blend of research, reflection, and vivid classroom stories, they invite educators to shift from controlling learning to supporting children with opportunities to experience self-directed play and discovery. The result is a compelling vision of classrooms as dynamic ecosystems: inclusive spaces alive with curiosity, play and possibility, where both children and adults embark on meaningful journeys of growth and discovery together.  -Carly Bedard, Master Play Coach, Institute for Self-Active Education  The revisiting journey occurs parallel with exploration and discovery journeys—the past, present and future happening simultaneously, as they should, informing us of how children learn and how we should teach. The book is filled with practical examples of projects that not only inspire the reader as to what possible projects can be done with children, but also how projects can unfold and how to centre children's autonomy, while at the same time informing the reader of their responsibility as an educator.  Miriam and Jessie's book reminds us of the importance to pause and return to what we have already done with the new knowledge, skills and experiences that we possess in order to revisit with deeper understanding. This approach is animated through the practical stories shared by multiple educators, where we can gain insights and strategies that allow us to take steps towards learner-centred education where autonomy, joy and authentic understanding can flourish.  —Suzanne Axelsson, author, The Original Learning Approach: Weaving Together Playing, Learning, and Teaching in Early Childhood  Revisiting Journeys reconnects us with Miriam Beloglovsky (whose wisdom we’ve long welcomed), and introduces us to the inspiring voice and deep thinking of Jessie Frazier. They’ve set ambitious goals for their collaboration and we readers are the beneficiaries of the generous work of imagination and hope that results. Miriam and Jessie have created a powerful set of principles, images, and ideas that support and encourage us to do the important work of strengthening our understanding of the relationship between play and learning and, in the process, to discover renewed energy and fresh perspective. This is a resource we’re fortunate to have. It helps us revisit a journey many of us have long been on and gives us courage to keep going. For teachers just starting their journey, Miriam and Jessie offer guidance to navigate and enjoy the adventure. When teachers and directors turn to publishing houses for support in the challenges they face in working with young children and families, too often they are provided with narrow dictates standardizing experiences and limiting the quality of experience for children and adults alike. Revisiting Journeys stands apart: Miriam and Jessie’s book will help adults cultivate the conditions children and adults long for, as they set off together in solidarity and awaken the possibility of joy.  Susan Harris MacKay, Co-founder/director, and Matt Karlsen, Center for Playful Inquiry  Revisiting Journeys by Miriam Beloglovsky and Jessica Frazier is a beautifully inspiring call to reimagine early childhood learning as a messy, joyful journey of curiosity and reflection. It encourages us to honour children's natural desire to revisit, rethink, and redesign their ideas, fostering independent, creative, and lifelong learners. This book is an empowering reminder that true learning thrives in environments built on trust, inquiry, and the freedom to explore, transforming education into a nurturing adventure of discovery for both children and educators.  —Wendy Lee, Director, Educational Leadership Project  Authors Miriam Beloglovsky and Jessica Frazier brilliantly model the flexibility required for a “student-centered instructional approach,” coupled with the willingness to be a co-learner alongside the children.  One quote that resonated deeply with me is: “Many education systems focus on what children learn and not on how they learn.” In many ways, this is the central thesis of the book and the heart of the issue it seeks to address. Revisiting Journeys aims to engage students in an educational environment tailored to their interests, rather than regurgitate preordained lesson plans in hopes that they retain the information.  In conclusion, this book is a valuable resource for both parents and educators, not just for their children or the children they serve, but also for themselves in their own life journey.  —Pamela Gallo, Early Childhood Educator

Author Information

Miriam Beloglovsky is an educator, author, and advocate for early childhood education. She is best known for her work promoting the Loose Parts play theory. She has written several influential books, including the award-winning and best-selling Loose Parts series, which focuses on the value of providing children with materials that inspire exploration, problem-solving, and imagination. With over 35 years of experience in early childhood education, her work aligns with progressive educational approaches, encouraging educators to think beyond traditional methods.  Jessie Frazier is a professor of early childhood education, a pedagogical consultant, an author, and chair of the San Diego Reggio Roundtable. She has spent over 15 years working in early childhood education as an educator and program administrator for young children. She specializes in using children’s curiosities to create long-term projects and transform play ecosystems. She believes in fostering children’s innate love of wonder and learning through intentional spaces and authentic relationships. She advocates that children are the architects of their own learning and play is their work. She recognizes and appreciates being a co-constructor of knowledge with the children on their journey of discovery.

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