Mathematics in Everyday Conversation and Play

Mathematics in Everyday Conversation and Play Why Should We Care About Math? “I’m a big sister, but I’m also a little sister – Can I sit at the big kid table and wash dishes?” – Ari “I run faster than my dad, but I think I might be slower than a tiger. But I might […]

Sharing VKRP Data and Resources with Families

Sharing VKRP Data and Resources with Families Here at VKRP, we know that connections are at the heart of high-quality early childhood education experiences. Connections between teachers, children, and families are what matter most to help children grow and thrive in school and life. VKRP data and resources can help foster those connections by helping […]

VKRP Spring Refresh

VKRP Spring Refresh After a cold, snowy winter, it’s nice to say that spring is finally here! Our team’s current work focuses on preparing for the spring assessment term: delivering kit materials, updating all documents and reports for spring, creating new implementation checklists, and ensuring optimizations are made to further improve the online system. All […]

Make a Game Plan for PALS Spring 2022!

Make a Game Plan for PALS Spring 2022! – PALS Team It may be March Madness at this time of year, but these 3 tips from your PALS coaches will help you stay on top of your game! 1. Before: Go for the Set Play! Get the details set. 1. Create a plan for when (date, […]

A Focus on VKRP Instructional Resources

A Focus on VKRP Instructional Resources VKRP has developed a wide range of instructional resources to help teachers and school administrators support students’ mathematics, self-regulation, and social skills. The resources were developed by researchers at the Center for Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning (CASTL) with expertise in teacher-child interactions and instruction. Many of them […]

Taking Care: The Importance of Individual and Collective Self-Care

Taking Care: The Importance of Individual and Collective Self-Care “…learning to consciously extend ourselves to one another and call on one another’s strengths is a lifesaving strategy. In the best of circumstances, we require an enormous amount of mutually consistent support to be able to look straight into the face of the powers aligned against […]