V was excited to share her science experience with the children  in her classroom.  She practiced at home with her family first and then decided she was ready to share with everyone what she was able to do.  V presented her science experiment in her very own lab coat.

“Children are competent, capable of complex thinking, curious, and rich in potential.  They grow up in families with diverse social, cultural, and linguistic perspectives.  Every child should feel that he or she belongs, is a valuable contributor to his or her surroundings, and deserves the opportunity to succeed.  When we recognize children as capable and curious, we are more likely to deliver programs and services that value and build on their strengths and abilities (HDLH 2014, pg 6).