Together we can make a world where all children grow mentally fit and cognitively strong. But what about the days—and there are many—when we feel completely, totally, and undeniably disheartened? The days that threaten joy and attempt to swipe our hope. These are the days when we need tools, resources, and straightforward conversations to know that hope can stick—even in the stickiest situations.
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Together we can make a world where all children grow mentally fit and cognitively strong. But what about the days—and there are many—when we feel completely, totally, and undeniably disheartened? The days that threaten joy and attempt to swipe our hope. These are the days when we need tools, resources, and straightforward conversations to know that hope can stick—even in the stickiest situations.
30 | Three (Unlikely) Books to Start the Year with Stephanie Affinito (Part 2)
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16 minutes 44 seconds
3 months ago
30 | Three (Unlikely) Books to Start the Year with Stephanie Affinito (Part 2)
This season we are focused on connection first and the power of connection to nourish healthy regulation. One way to build connections is through books, so we decided to include a few book-ish episodes in our line up. Stephanie Affinito, host of the KidLit Love podcast offers three thoughtful and unexpected books to start the school year (and return to again and again).
Timeline
00:00. Book Recommendations for Educators12:47 Exploring New Books for the Classroom15:56. The Importance of Read-Alouds
Takeaways
Restorative reading and writing practices can enhance well-being.
New books can invigorate classroom communities.
Reading and writing can be tools for healing.
Community-building books are vital for the start of the school year.
Teachers should explore diverse literature for their classrooms.
Engaging with authors can deepen connections to books.
Restorative practices can transform teaching experiences.
Links
Stephanie Affinito's website: A Lit Life
Sticky Hope Notes with helpful resources: Episode Link
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Together we can make a world where all children grow mentally fit and cognitively strong. But what about the days—and there are many—when we feel completely, totally, and undeniably disheartened? The days that threaten joy and attempt to swipe our hope. These are the days when we need tools, resources, and straightforward conversations to know that hope can stick—even in the stickiest situations.
