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Category Archives: SEL and Empathy

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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Empowering Caregivers in the Learning Process

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

In our previous post we talked about Social Emotional Learning and Development. This week we are reflecting on meaningful ways to include caregivers and families as part of the educational Continue Reading →

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Posted in Class Culture and Establishing a Foundation, Family Learning, Pedagogy and Mindset, SEL and Empathy

Social Emotional Learning and Development

Posted on February 21, 2021 by Christine Pinto & Jessica Twomey

In our previous post we talked about Establishing a Space for Student-Initiated Creation. In this post we are reflecting on intentional approaches to support social-emotional processes for young learners. Whether Continue Reading →

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Posted in Class Culture and Establishing a Foundation, Innovating Play Book, Pedagogy and Mindset, SEL and Empathy

Nurturing a Sense of Self and Community

Posted on February 7, 2021 by Christine Pinto & Jessica Twomey

In our previous post we talked about Empowering Littles Through Tech with a focus on design thinking and relationships. In this post we take time to reflect on the importance Continue Reading →

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Posted in Class Culture and Establishing a Foundation, Innovating Play Book, Pedagogy and Mindset, Routines and Rituals, SEL and Empathy

Building a Class Promise

Posted on September 7, 2020 by Christine Pinto & Jessica Twomey
Our Class Promises

Building Community For the past several years, our kindergarten classes have worked together, daily, from across the country to establish promises together. In this post we share our strategies, resources, Continue Reading →

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Our Reflection on Equity

Posted on June 7, 2020 by Christine Pinto & Jessica Twomey

This post is a reflection of our work, in acknowledgement of the racial inequalities that are still present in the US. We are disheartened by the death of George Floyd Continue Reading →

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Supporting Social Emotional Needs Beyond the Classroom

Posted on April 5, 2020 by Christine Pinto & Jessica Twomey

There are many ways that educators take care of their students and their needs in the classroom, but what does this look like when we are offering support at home? Continue Reading →

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Posted in Class Culture and Establishing a Foundation, Learning From Home, Routines and Rituals, SEL and Empathy, Template/Resource

Character Studies

Posted on March 3, 2019 by Christine Pinto & Jessica Twomey

As we nurture emergent readers and writers we take time explore the craft of the author and illustrator, and the role of each in telling a story. During this three Continue Reading →

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Posted in Blended Learning, Extended Reading, K 18-19 Collaboration, Language Arts, SEL and Empathy, Template/Resource

Customizing Your Own Kmail

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Christine Pinto & Jessica Twomey

As educators, the creation of meaningful literacy experiences for students is a constant work in progress.  In order to evolve in our practice, we must continuously reassess the world in Continue Reading →

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Posted in Extended Reading, Language Arts, SEL and Empathy, Template/Resource

Community Gathering

Posted on October 14, 2018 by Christine Pinto & Jessica Twomey

Right after our Connected Play time, children take part in the Community Gathering. This time is dedicated to connect as a group and make sure individual needs are SEEN and recognized Continue Reading →

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Posted in Class Culture and Establishing a Foundation, Routines and Rituals, SEL and Empathy

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