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 | 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...
by Ayana | Oct 15, 2021 | Child development and emotions, Down syndrome Awareness, Mental Health, Social and Emotional Learning
Teaching acceptance and respect Every year in October, the worldwide Down syndrome community comes together to celebrate the pure wonder and beauty of those with an extra chromosome! Whether you have a student with Down syndrome in your class or you are researching...
by Ayana | Aug 25, 2021 | Mental Health, Social and Emotional Learning
Covid-19 and its effects, both economically and socially, have impacted every single person in the world, both big and small. Yet according to a recent article in Education Week, the toll on K-12 teachers appears to be particularly acute. One study found that...
by Ayana | Jul 27, 2021 | Child development and emotions, Social and Emotional Learning, Teach&Play
The International Day of Friendship was proclaimed in 2011 by the UN General Assembly with the idea that friendship between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities, according to UN.org. The...
