By Mira Campbell and Anna-May King
I spy a creative way to explore social emotional learning in the classroom
Abstract
The authors found after returning to in-class learning post pandemic that students were lacking in social and emotional skills. Thus, they planned a collaborative mindfulness project in the library learning commons to help address these concerns. Their paper takes readers step by step through the process of creating student books, “I Spy Ways to Calm Our Brains”. The videos of the big reveal when students received their own copies will be all the inspiration you need to get started.
YouTube Video: DIGIARTBOX: I Spy
YouTube Video: Creating Flat Lay Boards
Mira Campbell has 16 years of experience as an educator. She is currently the Teacher-Librarian and Special Education Teacher at FH Miller Jr. PS. Mira is also a Digital Lead Learner Mentor with the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) and a Book Creator Ambassador. Connect with Mira on Twitter @CampbellMira
Anna-May King is a Primary Teacher at F H Miller in the TDSB. This will be her 3rd year at FH Miller. Prior to that, she spent some time teaching at the Canadian International School in Vietnam. She is an experienced teacher of 13 years with the TDSB. Her mission is to instil a love for learning (specifically reading and writing) in her students.