The Origin Story of little earthlings
David Calabrese discusses how his own childhood lead him to found Little Earthlings, a passion project to instill agency, choice, and guided risk-taking in early childhood education.
Growing up, the wilderness outside David’s family home became his school and playground. With the other neighborhood kids in tow, David would spend hours outside making forts and playing in the nearby creek until the sound of his aunt’s cowbell called the children home for dinner.
Why experiential knowledge is so important for children
The impact that autonomy and choice have on a child’s sense of identity and self-esteem
The benefits of weighing risk vs. hazard in a supportive environment for growing children
