Every day in early childhood settings, children return to materials, spaces, and ideas that spark their curiosity—a block structure, a dramatic play scene, a half-finished drawing. To some, this might look like mere repetition. But in Revisiting Journeys, “revisiting” means children are deepening their thinking, testing new ideas, and developing a sense of agency over their learning. authors Miriam Beloglovsky and Jessica Frazier invite us to see these moments as powerful cycles of growth. We invited the authors behind this exciting new release, Miriam Beloglovsky and Jessica Frazier, to share a glimpse of what readers will discover in this book!
Moving beyond linear models, the Revisiting Journeys Framework challenges us to view learning as an infinite loop—where every return to an idea is a chance for reflection, connection, and discovery. Drawing from rich ethnographic observation, the book shows how children’s learning truly expands when they are given time and trust to revisit what matters to them. Whether it’s the child who draws the same spiral every day or a group building the same block city for weeks, these are not just routines—they are living stories, alive with meaning.
The Infinity Loop of Learning
At the heart of the framework is a cycle:
- Revisit: Children return to questions or experiences that matter, while educators observe what draws them back.
- Rethink: Children test ideas, shift perspectives, and dialogue—supported by open-ended questions.
- Reflect: Discoveries are made visible through storytelling and documentation.
- Reimagine: Play expands; new possibilities emerge.
- Rediscover: Children notice how their thinking evolves.
- Redesign: Ideas are reshaped and refined, fostering resilience and innovation.
- Redefine: Children and educators together articulate new understanding—learning is redefined.
Chronicling: A Living Dialogue
A standout feature of the framework is “chronicling”: documentation becomes a collaborative, present-tense process rather than just a record. Children take part as authors of their own journeys; educators and families join in as co-researchers. Chronicling asks us to slow down, listen deeply, and use documentation as a mirror—for children and for our own growth as educators.
Designing Environments for Wonder
The book inspires us to create “play ecosystems”—spaces intentionally designed for return, reflection, and experimentation. Think open-ended materials, spaces with continuity, and a tempo that resists the rush for quick results. When classrooms become living ateliers, learning grows organically from children’s interactions—with materials, ideas, and each other
Parallel Journeys: Educators Grow, Too
What’s most profound is the invitation for educators to embark on their own revisiting journeys. As children return to their questions, teachers also return to their assumptions, their definitions of learning, their relationships—with children and with their own practice. Stories throughout the book reveal the transformative power of curiosity-driven teaching, professional reflection, and a willingness to rediscover joy alongside children.
Revisiting for Equity and Community
The framework stretches beyond curriculum, offering ways to build belonging and inclusion. Revisiting honors multilingual and neurodiverse learners. It brings families into the story and creates space where every child’s identity can be seen and celebrated. In making room for children’s revisits, we honor their right to be heard, and create a culture of learning that is just and joyful.
A Call to Wonder
In a world that often values speed and outcomes, Revisiting Journeys reminds us that real transformation unfolds slowly, in cycles of inquiry and return. It’s a guide and an invitation—packed with practical tools, stories, and reflective prompts—to help educators design more responsive, inclusive, and imaginative classrooms.
Ready to transform your understanding of learning?
Grab your copy of Revisiting Journeys from Redleaf Press today. Join the movement toward reflective, relationship-based education where every revisit opens the door to wonder—and new possibilities for every child.
By Miriam Beloglovsky and Jessica Frazier
