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Category Archives: Routines and Rituals

Days of School Counting as Digital Literacy: NAEYC Reflection

Posted on December 4, 2022 by Christine Pinto & Jessica Twomey

We reflect on Faith Rogow’s Key Competencies for Media Literacy and the Days of School Counting math routine that we share between our classes. Continue Reading →

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Posted in Collaborating Class Idea, Digital Literacy and Basic Tech Skills, Math, NAEYC Reflection, Pedagogy and Mindset, Routines and Rituals

Wish You Well as Digital Literacy: NAEYC Reflection

Posted on November 27, 2022 by Christine Pinto & Jessica Twomey
Wish You Well as Digital Literacy

Through this post, we reflect on Faith Rogow’s Key Competencies for Media Literacy and the Wish You Well ritual that we share between our classes. Continue Reading →

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Posted in Blended Learning, Digital Literacy and Basic Tech Skills, Innovating Play Book, NAEYC Reflection, Pedagogy and Mindset, Routines and Rituals

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

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

Updated July 2022 At the beginning of each school year, we review our routines and rituals in order to reimagine and keep them fresh. At the same time, we stay Continue Reading →

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

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

Digital Workflow that Elevates Learning and Teaching

Posted on January 10, 2021 by Christine Pinto & Jessica Twomey

Workflow with Morning Messages Morning messages are rich in what they offer Littles: visuals, context for learning focuses, and literacy opportunities for interaction with text. Click here to access the Continue Reading →

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

Facilitating a Birthday Celebration with Google Slides

Posted on September 27, 2020 by Christine Pinto & Jessica Twomey

Our Birthday Slides support us in facilitating a birthday celebration. On the main slide, there are hyperlinked birthday gifts that can be chosen to “open.” For Littles, this is a Continue Reading →

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Posted in Google Meets With Littles, Routines and Rituals, Template/Resource

Designing Blended Learning Experiences for Math Routines

Posted on August 2, 2020 by Christine Pinto & Jessica Twomey

*This blog was originally written for distance learning, however, activities and resources are ones that we use in the classroom. As teachers of young children, we know that the stages Continue Reading →

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Posted in Blended Learning, Class Culture and Establishing a Foundation, Learning From Home, Math, Routines and Rituals

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

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