#InnovatingPlay Slow Chat
The #InnovatingPlay Twitter Chat has shifted to a slow chat model. There is one topic per month and one question tweeted out per week. Continue Reading →
Author Archives: Christine Pinto & Jessica Twomey
Fostering SEL with Picture Books
We had a wonderful Twitter chat with the #InnovatingPlay community about fostering SEL (social emotional learning) with picture books. Over 30 books were shared! We collected them in this doc. Continue Reading →
Weather Exploration with Nancy Kopman
As classroom teachers, we all have resources and experiences we love! However, even our favorite experiences can be re-imagined and elevated to bring fresh energy into the classroom. We adore Continue Reading →
Hidden Pictures in Google Sheets
Hidden pictures in number charts isn’t anything new, but taking the idea to Google Sheets and looking at it from another angle is worth playing with! Traditionally, a chart with Continue Reading →
Supporting Rituals and Routines through the Songs of Fred Rogers
The mindset of Innovating Play was born from the idea that it is possible to protect and nurture best practices in early childhood education, while expanding opportunities for appropriate connection Continue Reading →
Embracing a New School Year
As educators prepare to head back into the classroom, many of us are finding that we are faced with a mix of the familiar excitement and anticipation that we have Continue Reading →
Blended Learning and Balanced Literacy
In our previous post we talked about Supporting Authentic Partnerships Between Caregivers and Educators. In this post we are thinking more about the role of hands-on and balanced literacy experiences Continue Reading →
Supporting Authentic Partnerships Between Caregivers and Educators
In our previous post we talked about Embracing Natural Connections to Extend Literacy. In this post we are reflecting on partnerships between caregivers, children, and teachers. We are taking time Continue Reading →
Embracing Natural Connections to Extend Literacy
In our previous post we talked about Literacy Engagement, Technology, & Developmentally Appropriate Practices. In this post we are reflecting on strategies for developing meaningful connections between student interest and Continue Reading →
Literacy Engagement, Technology, & Developmentally Appropriate Practices
In our previous post we talked about Empowering Caregivers in the Learning Process. In this post we are reflecting on making thoughtful decisions as we broaden our perspective of literacy Continue Reading →