As schools reopened amid the pandemic, many educators continue to remain uncertain about the future. This unpredictability is especially true for social-emotional learning (SEL), a relatively new development in education. While there is uncertainty all across the globe of how schools will continue to function, it is essential to address the importance of incorporating SEL […]
Author: Ami Shah
Peekapak’s Feelings Check-in Tool
Through Peekapak’s Feelings Check-in Tool, teachers are provided with a Mood Board of student sentiment data allowing them to gain insight into their students’ well-being. Such a tool is powerful, especially during these times when students are likely to experience many new changes and unprecedented challenges. In order to provide guidance to our teachers, we […]
How Peekapak aligns with CASEL
The year 2020 has brought many uncertainties to different facets of the world. The pandemic has moved us from a physically connected world to a digitally connected world. Changes have been made in government, businesses, and education. Powerful movements such as Black Lives Matter have inspired the world to be more diverse, inclusive, honest, empathetic, […]
Join our #TreeOfGratitude Challenge!
We’re excited to announce it is time to join our #TreeofGratitude Challenge for the month of November. The challenge is easy to get involved with, open to ALL (New users, Basic and Pro) and has many exciting prizes, including a Grand Prize of two $100 Visa gift cards! The #TreeofGratitude Challenge Our challenge invites classrooms […]
Peekapak Provides Ready-to-Teach Lessons as Students Return to Learning
Peekapak is empowering the next generation of globally aware, enthusiastic, and empathetic citizens – whether learning is in-person, virtual, or hybrid. This year, Peekapak is offering new features to ensure educators can seamlessly teach important social-emotional learning skills in whatever setting a student may be in through its award-winning stories, ready-to-teach lessons, family activities, and […]
Coronavirus Lesson Plans – Lesson 8: What do we need?
8A Letter from Inés Hi, friends! It’s Inés here. The Peekaflu is still pretty bad here in Peekaville. We are stuck in our homes, but I know that means I’m safe. Mr. Bison sends us school work to do but I secretly miss my desk and Mr. Bison’s goofy stories. I mostly miss going to […]
Coronavirus Lesson Plans – Lesson 7: Our Elders
Lesson 7: Our Elders 7A: Letter from Cody Hi friends! It’s Cody here. My family and I are still at home. Are you? Yesterday, I wore my pajamas the whole day. It was awesome! But then I felt sleepy all the time. Zzzzz! I heard on the news that the Peekaflu is dangerous for older […]
Coronavirus Lesson Plans – Lesson 6: Hibernation Station
Coronavirus Lesson Plans: 6: Hibernation Station 6A: Letter from Cody Hi friends! It’s Cody here. I’ve been spending a lot of time in my room. I like listening to music while I draw. It keeps me calm. Brady’s music playlist has some new Katy Beary songs I like. It reminded me that Katy Beary must […]
Coronavirus Lesson Plans – Lesson 5: From Stuck to Safe
Coronavirus Lesson Plans: Lesson 5: From Stuck to Safe, Practicing Gratitude Lesson 5A: Letter from Cody Hi friends! It’s Cody here. Today I learned that doctors, nurses, and all of the hospital staff still have to go to work! I told my dad that I think medical people should stay home, like us. But he […]
Coronavirus Lesson Plans – Lesson 4: A Special Space
Coronavirus Lesson Plans: Lesson 4: A Special Space Lesson 4A: Letter from Cody Hi friends! It’s Cody here. I’m bored. I mean REALLY bored! We’ve been stuck at home for a whole week now and I feel like I don’t know what to do with myself. My dad says I’m feeling this way because I’m […]
