by Ayana | Jun 15, 2022 | Child development and emotions, learn through play, sensory play, Social and Emotional Learning
Sight, sound, taste, touch, smell. We use all these senses to explore and engage the world around us, a world that is ever changing and moving but one that you might already be comfortable with as an adult. Now, take yourself back to when you were a small child. The...
by Ayana | May 19, 2022 | Child development and emotions, inclusion, kindness, Social and Emotional Learning
One of our Guest Educators this month is SEL Expert Kim Gameroz, who runs the highly successful channel @SELebrategoodtimes. For the past 15 years, Kim has coached, trained, and mentored teachers, students, and families around the globe who want to revolutionize...
by Ayana | May 4, 2022 | kindness, Teacher Appreciation, Teacher Appreciation Week, World Teacher Day
You motivate. You inspire. You encourage. You teach valuable, lifelong lessons. Teachers do so much more than sing the ABC’s and “Clean Up, Everybody Clean Up.” In many ways, Teachers are a part of a child’s family, since they offer additional support in the classroom...
by Ayana | Apr 19, 2022 | Child development and emotions, Earth Day, Eco Friendly Toys
Celebrating Earth Day through Social Emotional Learning At Miniland, kindness and acceptance are at the forefront of everything we do. We know that by treating one another with respect, the benefits to the world are priceless. Treating the earth with that same level...
by Ayana | Apr 14, 2022 | Child development and emotions, diversity, inclusion, kindness, Social and Emotional Learning
“You can sit here if you want.” “I like your headband.” “Your handwriting is really nice.” These welcoming phrases are just some of the ways young children make other children feel accepted, seen, and appreciated. Knowing that they have a place in the room amongst...