by Miniland Team | 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 Miniland Team | Sep 17, 2021 | Child development and emotions, classroom budget tips, Teach&Play
Whether you’re fortunate enough to be given a set budget from your school district OR you have to think creatively with items you’ve used before, it’s always a stressful time of year getting your classroom items ready for the new school year. While we all wish we...
by Miniland Team | 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 Miniland Team | 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...
by Liza | Jul 14, 2021 | Child development and emotions, Social and Emotional Learning
It’s 2021, and yet after years of wonderful accomplishments and discoveries, sadly many people in the world are still in a mindset of not accepting those that are different than us. To a small child, these differences could cause long-term emotional damage and affect...
