For Your Binder

You do not need to live in down under to benefit from the tips on how to build a more diverse story book collection that are shared in this article by Australian author Helen Joanne Adam. BONUS!  This is one of those great resources where the links within the link will all be beneficial for you and your exploration of this topic! #equity #books #stories #teaching #learning

A current and concise overview - especially if the concept of a neuromyth is new to you! #teaching #learning

This is one of the most bittersweet pieces I've ever read.  It will break your heart and yet show you how to repair it all at the same time. Read: the pure power of PLAY.  #play #playwork #teaching #learning

Autonomy is defined as a form of voluntary action (read: choice), stemming from a person’s interest and with no external pressure. When teachers support autonomy, students improve their academic performance, are more creative, better adjusted & feel less stress. But what about at home? Does parental support of autonomy influence the development of executive function and self-regulation skills?  #DAP #parenting #learning #teaching

An unfortunate side effect of the growing recognition of the early years as learning years is that some people get hyperactive about it.  #parenting #learning #teaching #DAP #care #relationships

Despite evidence that play and social interactions are crucial to cognitive development, schools continue to take recess away. #recess #teaching #learning #outside #movement #DAP #pushdown

Are our elementary school memories influencing how we are doing early childhood even though (we know) many of those practices are not developmentally appropriate? #DAP #teaching #learning

A call for recess to serve as a restorative space when schools (re)open. #play #DAP #recess #equity #teaching #learning #outside

Part III in a series by Peter Gray. #play #DAP #learning #teaching

Schools may be shooting themselves in the foot by taking away recess and playtime that is crucial to a child's growth. #play #recess #outside #movement #teaching #learning

Words can make a big difference in how we think and what we do. #play #learning #teaching

Childhood naps are neat. Without them, little people grow up to become airhead administrators. #pushdown #play #DAP #teaching #learning