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Do you understand what it means to have feelings? "In My Heart" a book of feelings, helps express our emotions from conquering fears to expressing our feelings.

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Do you want to know about confidence, resilience and growth mindset? With "My Strong Mind" you will be introduced to mental strength and techniques to develop a strong mind.

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My Strong Mind Read Aloud| Social Emotional Videos for Kids | SEL Books for Kids

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Families are far more likely to want to become involved in their child's learning when teachers reach out to them and express a genuine interest and concern. Teachers must also show respect towards the beliefs, values, and culture of students and their families to ensure that they feel safe in expressing their identities. There are a variety of ways teachers can encourage family involvement, such as inviting students' families in to be classroom volunteers, attend informative sessions about their child's learning, or even doing a show-and-tell event. Families should have choices about the ways in which they would like to become involved in the classroom, and teachers should also provide options for families who want to help their students from home rather than coming into the school.
Often teachers find there is no happy medium when it comes to the parent's involvement, according to the Kids Health Guide. Some parents won’t be seen for the entire school year, no matter what sort of issues might occur. Others never seem to go away, hovering over the child and teacher and interfering with the education process. There are ways parents can become involved and support their child’s education at the same time, but teachers don’t always get that level from parents.

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Effective Family Engagement Could Look Like This

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                                       Check out these videos on school-home connections!

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                                       Check out these videos on school-home connections!

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Always look in-front of the mirror and appreciate what you see. You should love, accept, and always have positive self image. You are perfect the way you are, don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

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This little girl teaches us that we should appreaciate ourselves inside and out. She has messy hair, funny teeth and talk about her body, but she likes herself just they way she is no matte what anybody says. She wants you to do the same!

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I LIKE MYSELF  children's book read aloud by Books with Blue

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                                                              School-Home Relationships

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                                                              School-Home Relationships

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It is crucial to have efficient communication with families throughout the school year.  Because the community has shifted and families are more various, one technique of communication does not work for all.  Think about the following ways to extend parental input and create a way for you to let families know what is going on in the classroom and with their children.

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While it is not unusual to alert families when their children are having issues, it is infrequent when teachers call families to tell them good news or just to have a friendly chat.  Calling can seem fiddly until you get used to it, but it goes a long way with regard to building a foundation of support and assurance.  Some tips to consider when calling families are:

Make sure they understand who you are

Quickly establish why you are calling, so they are not bracing for bad news

Relate something special about their children.

Tell what you are studying and what’s coming up

Ask if they have any questions

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One way to open communication with families is to send home a short questionnaire about their children.  This represents a sense of caring on your part.  It shows you want to know what they think about their children as learners and distinctive people.  It, also, gives  you details about how the families see their children.  This is useful in getting to know both your students and their families. A sample of questions are:

What is your child like as a learner?

What have your child’s experiences in school been like so far?

What are some of your child’s hobbies?

What are your child’s strengths?  Areas of concern?

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Successful two-way communication between families and schools could be a tremendous figure in setting up that believe. The more data instructors and families share with each other the superior each will be able to assist their understudies develop scholastically, emotionally, and physically.

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Ms. Linda reads a poignant, yet heartening book about finding courage to connect, even when you feel scared and alone. Sometimes, when we reach out and begin to share our stories, others will be happy to meet us halfway.

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The Day You Begin - Read Aloud Picture Book | Brightly Storytime

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Follow a group of children through a day in their school, where everyone is welcomed with open arms. "All Are Welcome" lets young children know that no matter what, they have a place, they have a space, and they are welcome in their school

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All Are Welcome - Read Aloud Picture Book | Brightly Storytime

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Brain buzzing? Too busy to bee still? Join Dr. Frank Sileo for Read Out Loud as he shares BEE CALM, an introduction to yoga for kids. So, “Find a quiet place. Do a pose. Take a deep breath and see how it goes!”

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Read Out Loud BEE CALM: THE BUZZ ON YOGA

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The Pros and cons of School-Home Relationships 

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The Pros and cons of School-Home Relationships 

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Family factors also play a role in a teacher’s ability to teach students. Principals and teachers agree that what is going on at home will impact a student’s tendency to learn. Divorce, single parents, poverty, violence, and many other issues are all challenges a student brings to school every day. While some teachers and administrators try to work with children in less than ideal family environments, they can only do so much, especially when parents are often not willing to partner with the schools to provide for the children.

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                                               Dramatic Play Area

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                                               Dramatic Play Area

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Dramatic play is a crucial component of developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood education. This type of play allows children to participate in complex interactions that promote language acquisition and discovery-based learning. When children partake in dramatic play, they act out various roles and take on the responsibility of such roles. Participating in role-based play requires children to use language in a variety of forms in order to express their roles and interact with their peers. This type of interaction supports their social development and language comprehension, while also allowing them the freedom necessary to begin defining their own identities. Children may choose to act out roles where they have to care for others, such as pretending to be a parent or a doctor. These types of care-taking roles give children practice enacting empathy and compassion.

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      Social-Emotional Development in Integrated Curriculum

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      Social-Emotional Development in Integrated Curriculum

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Social-emotional regulation is a vital component of integrated curriculum. Ensuring that students are given the tools they need to experience healthy emotional growth is also a crucial part of their cognitive development. Each of their needs are closely related, and social-emotional development positively influences all other aspects of a child's progression. When all of these needs are met, students can flourish to reach their full potential in the classroom. This is why social-emotional standards are now an important part of integrated curriculum, as teachers must not neglect certain needs by only focusing on academic progress.

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Here are some ideas for the types of materials that will encourage your student to participate in sensory play that is vital to their development. If you are in need of materials for your student to use at home, please fill out the Google form (material access form) in the family section to indicate your specific needs.

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Here are some ideas for the types of materials that will encourage your student to participate in sensory play that is vital to their development. If you are in need of materials for your student to use at home, please fill out the Google form (material access form) in the family section to indicate your specific needs.

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- Paint with pom poms
- Playdough (can be used for letter shaping and tracing)
- Math manipulatives such as blocks and cubes
- Finger Paint
- Dish Soap Foam
- Alphabet Beads
- Orbeez
- Sand
- Oobleck
*These are just some ideas. You can get creative with many of the things you may find in your home.

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While children are still working on developing their fine motor skills, it is important that they are provided with activities that will enhance their progress. Sensory activities help children learn to manipulate objects while also promoting language development and problem-solving skills. Sensory-rich play is inclusive to all children, as there is not one correct way for children to participate. Cognitive development is supported through hands-on engagement with interactive materials.

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Please use this form to indicate any materials you are in need of for your student to use at home. You may also offer donations to our class resource bin, or list any questions/concerns you have.

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Materials:

Deflated balloon (you can also substitute other materials in the place of a balloon, such as a sock, cloth, or any other soft material)

Something to fill your balloon with like flour, rice, orbeez, playdough- you can use anything squishy that won't break!

Small funnel (helpful but not needed- various materials can be used as a funnel!)

Instructions:

Fill the balloon with your choice of materials using the small funnel

Tie the end of the balloon

Double wrap it into another balloon for extra security.

These stress balls are a great fidget toy! Decorate the outside of your stress ball anyway you would like

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Materials:

Warm water

Glitter glue

Glitter

Glass or plastic jar (you can also use a water bottle)

Food coloring (optional)

Instructions:

Mix about 1 tablespoon of glitter glue with 1 cup of warm water into your jar/bottle. You can use more depending on how large your jar is.

Add some glitter and/or food coloring to make it even more colorful and sparkly.

Shake it! Watching all the glitter mix together and float to the bottom can be very soothing and also fun to play with. Keep your glitter jar as a tool for whenever you need to take a moment to relax.

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                                                                 Sensory Station

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                                                                 Sensory Station

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                                What You Will Find in our Early Childhood Center

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                                What You Will Find in our Early Childhood Center

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Hello! Welcome to our interactive Early Childhood Center. This center includes a surplus of resources for students to engage with such as storybook read alouds, emotional regulation/self-calming guides, a sensory station to guide children through experiences with their environments, and a dramatic play area. All of our resources have been created according to Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP), culturally responsive curriculum, integrated curriculum, and research-based methods for developing a positive class climate with effective school-home connections. A family-response section has been included as well, where you can offer feedback, ask questions, and even receive access to materials for your child to use at home!

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Sometimes it can feel like our emotions are really big. They can affect how we feel for a long time and seem difficult to control. Did you know that many other people feel this way too? Not even just kids! We all experience feelings, and we don't have to hide them.

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Read Aloud: The Boy with Big, Big Feelings

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Read Aloud- Sea Turtles by Laura Marsh | Nonfiction Animals

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Have you ever noticed a friend at school who seemed to be having a bad day? Small acts of kindness can go a long way in making someone feel better.

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Be Kind | A Children's Story about things that matter

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Sam likes to surprise his friends with acts of kindness. Watch how Sam overcomes his worries so that he can be helpful to others!

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We all get overwhelmed sometimes, and things can feel a bit out of control when this happens. Maybe you are feeling a lot of emotions at once, or many thoughts are going through your mind. This relaxing video will guide you through some tips and gentle reminders to tell yourself.

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AboutKidsHealth - The Hospital for Sick Children

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You are not your thoughts | AboutKidsHealth at The Hospital for Sick Children

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Listen to this book to learn about how creative people made many inventions we use in our everyday lives.

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Have You Thanked An Inventor Today? | Storytime Books Read Aloud

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Did you know that there are over 200 kinds of owls? Learn all about them here! This read aloud includes an interactive comprehension game.

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Read Aloud- Incredible owls by Justin McCory Martin | Nonfiction, text features, comprehension game

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                                                                                          Read Aloud Corner

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                                                                                          Read Aloud Corner