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Author Archives: Christine Pinto & Jessica Twomey

#InnovatingPlay Slow Chat

Posted on January 30, 2022 by Christine Pinto & Jessica Twomey

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 →

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Posted in PLN Collaboration

Fostering SEL with Picture Books

Posted on January 9, 2022 by Christine Pinto & Jessica Twomey

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 →

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Posted in Class Culture and Establishing a Foundation, Language Arts, PLN Collaboration, SEL and Empathy, Template/Resource

Weather Exploration with Nancy Kopman

Posted on December 5, 2021 by Christine Pinto & Jessica Twomey

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 →

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Posted in Routines and Rituals, Science, Template/Resource

Hidden Pictures in Google Sheets

Posted on November 28, 2021 by Christine Pinto & Jessica Twomey

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 →

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Posted in Digital Literacy and Basic Tech Skills, Math, Tech Activity, Template/Resource

Supporting Rituals and Routines through the Songs of Fred Rogers

Posted on September 19, 2021 by Christine Pinto & Jessica Twomey

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 →

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Posted in Class Culture and Establishing a Foundation, Routines and Rituals, Template/Resource

Embracing a New School Year

Posted on August 22, 2021 by Christine Pinto & Jessica Twomey

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 →

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Posted in Class Culture and Establishing a Foundation, Innovating Play Book, Math, Routines and Rituals, Science, Time Sensitive

Blended Learning and Balanced Literacy

Posted on March 28, 2021 by Christine Pinto & Jessica Twomey

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 →

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Posted in Blended Learning, Extended Reading, Innovating Play Book, Language Arts, Pedagogy and Mindset

Supporting Authentic Partnerships Between Caregivers and Educators

Posted on March 20, 2021 by Christine Pinto & Jessica Twomey

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 →

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Posted in Extended Learning Experiences, Family Learning, Innovating Play Book, Pedagogy and Mindset

Embracing Natural Connections to Extend Literacy

Posted on March 14, 2021 by Christine Pinto & Jessica Twomey

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 →

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Posted in Extended Reading, Innovating Play Book, Language Arts, Pedagogy and Mindset

Literacy Engagement, Technology, & Developmentally Appropriate Practices

Posted on March 6, 2021 by Christine Pinto & Jessica Twomey

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 →

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Posted in Blended Learning, Extended Learning Experiences, Extended Reading, Innovating Play Book, Language Arts, Pedagogy and Mindset

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