This is post 3 of 5 that focus on strategies for supporting children who “call out”. Create age-appropriate classroom norms. Collaboratively establishing norms (instead of rules) encourages student agency and ownership. It also creates a safe learning space and helps to build classroom community. Having said, that, it is more difficult to set norms collaboratively …
This is post 4 of 5 that focus on strategies for supporting children who “call out”. Teach the concepts and skills needed for social-emotional development, including stretching awareness of self and others. Keep in mind that young children are often co-regulated (by another person) and are just starting to self-regulate at times. Michelle Garcia Winner …
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This is post 5 of 5 that focus on strategies for supporting children who “call out”. Probably the most effective proactive strategy for teachers is to limit the time students are expected to sit and listen. Consider their developmental abilities. You can expect three year-olds to sit for 5 to10 minutes maximum, and five year-olds, …
These visuals were made to support increasing numbers of students attending school in British Columbia during the pandemic. They address some of the “New Normal” situation. I like to frame it by saying that school is “the same but different” to ease the transition. Download and share as needed. I hope these are useful! Back …
Simply, joint attention is a shared experience between you and your child – when you both realize it is a shared experience – even if it is just for a fleeting moment. We need joint attention before we can communicate effectively. The Official Definition: Joint attention is the ability to “maintain a common focus with …
For free stories on the pandemic, click here. Topics:-“Some Day – A Story of Hope”-“Watching a Pandemic on Television”-” COVID-19: I Can Help! “Father reading bedtime stories to child. Dad putting son to sleep. Quality family time.
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Lunch Doodles Episode 1 Doodle and draw with Mo! We are all at home but we can still draw together.
Family Math Activities This site has fun and simple ideas of games and activities you can do at home. Even the kits for purchase could give you ideas of other free activities you could do. Math Scavenger Hunts grades K-5 (free) Play N Take Games Kit (paid) Make N Take Games Kit (paid) Power Pack …
