Education
Explore the Education section, where I delve into the critical world of social-emotional learning and the science of reading. Through collaborations with hand2mind and Slumberkins, I illuminate how quality educational content can empower both educators and learners, fostering emotional intelligence and literacy skills that shape future success
Mad Isn't Bad: Mastering Emotions with Hammerhead (from an auntie's perspective!)
Published by Slumberkins
My four-year-old nephew, Robert, is full of spirit. He's bright and hilarious, with an infectious laugh. He's also a firecracker. We're never sure what next move could make him upset. He has yet to master identifying and sharing his emotions.
This past Sunday, we were playing in the backyard when his two older sisters started jumping sky-high on the trampoline. "It's my turn!" Robbie hollered.
Violet May factually outlined, step-by-step, what happened. Robbie had his turn already. We waited patiently until we started jumping to make up a dance to "I Knew You Were Trouble!" (The choreography was indeed spectacular).
Robbie wailed.
Science of Reading 101: What is the Science of Reading?
Published by hand2mind
Can you name any daily tasks or jobs that don’t involve reading?
Whether it's discerning between ingredients to select your produce at the grocery store, picking out the whitening versus anticavity toothpaste, or adhering to road signs, reading is everywhere.
A key national exam revealed about one in three children in the United States cannot read at a basic level of comprehension. Our post-pandemic world interrupted children’s lives and schooling, revealing another harrowing statistic–the most significant decline in reading performance in 30 years.
Making Math Delicious: Bringing Fractions to Life in the Kitchen
Published by hand2mind
Mathematics in cooking goes beyond simple measurements. When students work with recipes, they:
Develop number sense through real-world fraction applications
Practice multiplication and division with recipe scaling
Build estimation skills through ingredient measuring
Strengthen problem-solving abilities through practical application
These skills transfer directly back to classroom learning, creating a powerful bridge between home and school mathematics.
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