“When We Take Care of the Classroom, the Classroom Takes Care of Us” Practices of Reciprocity in Environment Education
A deep breath, a quick step outside, and a wide open window – all simple actions, yet dramatically significant to […]
CONNECT RESEARCH Blog
Lessons Learned from Being a CONNECT Intern: Reflecting on Research on Healthy Classroom Air Qualities
A few weeks ago, CONNECT interns presented our research, “Our Relationship to the Classroom: Student Agency and Reciprocity for Environmental […]
Building Relationships with Air
Growing up, in the public schools I attended, lessons were from a scripted textbook and followed a predictable structure: read […]
Welcome Disruptions: Healing Narration Sickness with Wordless Books
“Meow meOW MEOWWW,” the student read, getting louder. Embodying Mr. Wuffles, he started hissing and scratching at the pages, until […]
Mathematical Playgrounds: Counting Collections at UCLA
At UCLA Lab School, counting means so much more than one, two, three. Professor Megan Franke’s course, EDUC 134: Early Childhood Mathematics […]
Worldbuilders and Storytellers: A Creative Play-Based Approach for Literacy Learning
Magical Green Forest–a world where rivers and flowers have magical healing properties; Death Water Rainforest Shell Planet — a magnificent […]
How Emergent Readers Create, Feel, and Own Stories through Wordless Books
Throughout the winter and spring quarters of this year, I had the opportunity to work with CONNECT Researcher Dr. Christine […]
What’s in a Name?: Creating Space for Open Dialogue Through Wordless Books
One day, I walked into an EC2 classroom where Demonstration Teacher Kelly Peters was reading I Walk with Vanessa aloud to her […]
Different Voices, One Story: How Children Made Good Dog, Carl Their Own
This spring, as part of my research with CONNECT researcher Dr. Christine Lee, I had the opportunity to observe and […]
Building Relationships through Wordless Books
Over the course of the Spring Quarter, I have been observing an EC2 classroom as students read and interact with […]
Beyond the Lines: Connecting through Art
This quarter, I have been collaborating with CONNECT Researcher Dr. Christine Lee and dual-language Primary Demonstration Teachers Cristina Paul, Nancy […]
What’s in a Name?: Creating Space for Open Dialogue Through Wordless Books
One day, I walked into an EC2 classroom where Demonstration Teacher Kelly Peters was reading I Walk with Vanessa aloud to her […]
Exploring Interdependency in Desert Ecosystems through Art and Play
Primary In a lively classroom exploring the wonders of the Sonoran Desert, students weren’t just learning about animals — they […]
Creating Life-Long Readers
EC2 During the winter quarter, I’ve been working with Dr. Christine Lee to observe Demonstration Teacher Kelly Peters’ students read […]
Sun, Sand, and Survival! Animal Adaptations in the Sonoran Desert
Primary This quarter, I have been working with Primary Demonstration Teachers Anna Terrazas, Cristina Paul, Nancy Villalta, Olivia Lozano, and […]
Embodying the Journey of Seaweed Snacks
Primary Ever wonder how those crispy seaweed snacks make their way from the ocean to your hands? In Primary Classrooms […]
Little Readers, Big Skies: How Weather Shapes Their Stories
EC2 During my Winter quarter, I had the opportunity to observe and participate in research on the importance of wordless […]
The Buzz Behind the Bees: Understanding Pollinator Communication Through Play
Primary Students – 6 & 7 year olds Bees are incredibly complex creatures. Their perfect hives, symmetry, and intricate group […]
Playing and Storytelling with Creatures
Early Childhood Education – ECII 5 year olds This year, I have had the opportunity to observe and participate in […]
Teatro de Salón 13: Welcome To Our Theatre!!!
Early Childhood Education – ECII 5 year olds Throughout this year, I have worked closely with CONNECT Researcher Dr. Christine […]