By Carroll Scott-McIntyre This year was our first year at Little Owl, where there was a classroom of only 2 ½- 3-year-old children. I was so excited to work with this age group again; It had been a few years. At our in-service week, our Acorn classroom discussed in detail our expectations and intention for [...]
Tag: social emotional growth
A Safe Place To Struggle
By Sara Zacuto
"Social relations are rewarding, but rarely easy. Young kids are making their first forays into friendship and just beginning to figure this out. Instead of forcing friendships, adults need to guide all kids in gaining better social skills."
~Heather Shumaker
Book Review: The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld
by Sara Zacuto
"Empathy has no script. There is no right or wrong way to do it. It's simply listening, holding space, withholding judgement, emotionally connecting and communicating that incredibly healing message of "you're not alone."
~Brené Brown
Finding Comfort In Conflict
By Kelsie Castro
“Those who have a strong sense of love and belonging have the courage to be imperfect.”
-Brene Brown
Come Collecting!
By Rebecca Sadler
“With children, it is the joint moments of delight that build the social brain."
~Mariah Moser