Observing and Supporting Self-regulation, Social skills, and Student well-being
Observing and Supporting Self-regulation, Social skills, and Student well-being Social and Emotional Connectedness Karen Niemi, President & CEO of Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL), notes that “When physical distancing is deemed necessary, social and emotional connectedness is even more critical.” Many of you have been interacting with students for four, six, or […]
Welcome to VKRP Fall 2020 from VDOE
Welcome to VKRP Fall 2020 from VDOE Read below for a message from Dr. James Lane, State Superintendent of Instruction and Jenna Conway, Chief School Readiness Officer Using VKRP Supports and Resources As we embark on a school year like no other, the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is committed to making sure that educators and […]
Welcome Back from VKRP!
VKRP in 2020-2021 Welcome Back from VKRP! As you plan for VKRP this fall, use the updated resources and supports linked below to help with your preparations. The 2020-2021 school year will be like no other. Divisions have had to grapple with difficult decisions and are starting the year with a mix of in-person, online, […]
VKRP Team’s Thoughts Turn to Spring
While we were happy that Punxsutawney Phil didn’t see his shadow earlier this month, this warmer weather reminds us that spring and SUMMER are approaching at an alarming pace! Our team’s current work focuses on preparing for the spring assessment term: ordering kit materials, updating all documents and reports for spring, creating new implementation checklists, […]
Supporting Math Through Literacy
Shared reading presents a great opportunity to reinforce concepts covered during other times of day. Whether you’re practicing the counting sequence, using stories to solve simple addition and subtraction problems, looking for familiar shapes in unfamiliar orientations, or predicting what comes next, math-focused texts can be engaging, challenging, and fun! Herb Ginsberg, an author of […]
Self-Regulation: Setting the Foundation for School and Beyond!
Self-regulation is a set of skills that help children and adults manage feelings and behaviors appropriately for a given situation, calm down when upset, adjust to changes, and handle frustration. These skills are complex and develop early. A recent review that examined many studies over several years found that self-regulation skills in preschool were positively […]
