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Category Archives: 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

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

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

From an academic perspective, birthdays provide a meaningful source of personal data for us to compare and contrast. We have the opportunity to graph and discover ways in which some Continue Reading →

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

Designing Blended Learning Experiences for Math Routines

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

As teachers of young children, we know that the stages of development are critical as we establish a foundation for mathematical thinking. Children must pass through concrete and pictorial 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

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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