Cole Cole Gilcrist Educator Advocate and Curriculum Developer’s Post

What’s the first book that made a lasting impact on you? 📚 Around the world, the journey to literacy is life-changing. Learning to read opens up new worlds, invites fresh ideas, and builds confidence with each chapter. In every classroom, the moment a child reads a book on their own is a celebration! It’s not just about words—it’s about discovering new perspectives and taking the first steps toward a brighter future. Fostering a love of reading is key to opening new opportunities for children. Quality education helps make that journey possible for every child. 📖

Human Value of the Week: Solidarity Dearest Friends, This week, we encourage you to champion the value of Solidarity by being it’s example. Share these values and quotes at school and at home to become the catalysts for connection, positivity, and unity. Universal Human Value: Non-Violence Sub-Value: Solidarity Thought of the week: "We are stronger together." Objective: to continually educate ourselves and to stand with others. We must practice dialoguing with rather than debating against those who differ from us in the spirit of solidarity. We all want to create better lives for ourselves and others; let's work with our immediate communities to make small but profound changes. Avoid teacher burnout! Participants in our new program will receive support, lesson plans, curriculum and create community with other teachers who want to teach with love and positively impact students while achieving work-life balance and avoiding burnout. Click here to join the priority waitlist to learn more: https://lnkd.in/g3HYJ2XV

Play-based learning has long been the cornerstone of early childhood education, and rightly so. However, a recent professional development session with Dr. Rebecca Lewis challenged me to rethink what 'play' truly encompasses. Typically, we define play-based learning as children engaging with open-ended resources or various toys. Yet, what happens when we consider play as a dramatic script, where children step into the shoes of different characters? This perspective opens up exciting possibilities for igniting imagination while fostering independence and emotional regulation. By exploring narratives and role-playing, children not only enhance their creativity but also learn vital social skills and empathy. It’s a thought-provoking approach that deepens our understanding of how play can transform learning experiences.

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Learning can be messy, but it can also be magical! Hands-on activities engage children on a deeper level, fostering not just knowledge, but also emotional well-being. Here's a tip to get you started: Turn learning into play. Craft activities around the concepts you're teaching, allowing children to explore and experiment. This playful approach can reduce stress, boost motivation, and create lasting memories. By engaging their senses and creativity, you unlock a powerful path to learning and growth. #therapeuticlearning #handsonlearning #playbasedlearning #education #childdevelopment

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In Roots of Empathy, children engage in experiential learning with a neighbourhood parent and baby by observing their secure attachment. Through guided observation, students identify and label the baby’s emotions and intentions, nurturing their emotional literacy. As they connect with the baby, they begin to understand their emotions and develop empathy by taking the perspective of others. 🌱💚

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