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 →
Reimagining Learning through Meaningful Tech Integration
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
As educators of young children, we set the foundation for many basic emergent literacy skills and strategies. Here are some questions we consider as we reimagine literacy skills and meaningful Continue Reading →
Creating Balance for Young Learners As early childhood educators, we have always sought to provide a variety of experiences for our young learners each day. Whether working in the classroom, Continue Reading →
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 →
As we integrate technology into everyday learning with little ones, we are always mindful of weaving together meaningful experiences which include the basic skills needed to successfully manipulate digital devices Continue Reading →
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 →
What is Connected Play in the Classroom? Connected Play is a time dedicated to play-based experiences which create a sense of safety, stimulate natural interest, and foster the development of Continue Reading →