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dramatic play in early childhood and preschool

Let’s Pretend, Dramatic Play in the Classroom

Classroom Fun, Games, social-emotional learning, Uncategorized /

Let’s Pretend, Dramatic Play in Early Childhood Education As a kid, did you ever play dress-up with your friends or have a tea party with your stuffed animals? These playful activities were more than just fun and games. They were actually helping you develop important life skills such as communication, collaboration, and problem-solving. Dramatic play, or pretend play, is vital to early childhood education. Let’s explore why it’s so important and how you can encourage […]

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The Power of Gratitude for Kids How to teach thankfulness

6 Quick Tips to Teach the Power of Gratitude

Growth Mindset, social-emotional learning /

Teach the Power of Gratitude The holiday season is a time for family, friends, and reflection. It’s also a great opportunity to teach kids the power of gratitude. Why is Gratitude so Powerful?  Gratitude activities for kids are a great way to teach them how to recognize and appreciate the good things in their lives.  Gratitude is one of the most important virtues we can teach our children. It helps us appreciate what we have,

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Classroom Calm Down Corner – How You Can Easily Create One

Classroom Management, social-emotional learning /

Classroom Calm Down Corner – How You Can Easily Create One Like most teachers, you’re always looking for new ways to help your students calm down and focus. A calm-down corner can be a great addition to your classroom! This post will give you tips on setting up a calm-down corner and what kinds of things you can put in it. Creating a calm-down corner is a great way to promote positive behavior in your

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Pets Can Improve Social-Emotional Skills

Children's Books, social-emotional learning /

Pets Can Improve Social-Emotional Skills in Kids Did you know that pets have been proven to improve the social-emotional skills of kids?  Guess what? Reading about pets can have the same benefits!  It’s true!  Kids need to have a pet in their lives. There, I said it. Now, before you go judging me, hear me out. A recent study conducted by Current Psychology has found that having a pet can be incredibly beneficial for a

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Children's book, Anger management skills for kids Alpaca Book

A Children’s Book that Teaches Anger Management Skills

social-emotional learning /

How can an alpaca teach anger-management skills? Let Apollo the Alpaca teach you why social-emotional skills and coping strategies are a must in today’s stressful world. Tammy Fortune, Author, and Joanna Jarc Robinson, Illustrator/educational professional, discuss how the book, Alpacas Don’t Get Angry! gives children the knowledge to effectively manage anger and other tough emotions. See the full Mom’s Choice Awards Interview here.   Why should children learn anger-management skills? Children learn what they observe

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