In Hartford Public Schools, we celebrate diversity every day, and we're especially proud to recognize Hispanic Heritage Month. #HispanicHeritageMonth #WeAreHPS Dr. Andraé Townsel

Building and sustaining strong relationships among members of school communities is key! Check out this edutopia article for 23 practical ways to strengthen connections with students, colleagues, and parents. Enhance your teaching journey with these tips. edutopia.org/article/23-way…

When parents view their children’s emotional displays as opportunities to connect and strategize, kids tend to have fewer emotional and behavioral problems. kqed.org/mindshift/6250…

Teachers, students, staff & families can all use these mental health tips for some self-care. #WorldMentalHealthDay #TuesdayThoughts #TuesdayTips

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Today, 10/10/23 is #WorldMentalHealthDay. In raising awareness, we thank the City of #Hartford for partnering with Headspace to provide all residents, students, city & HPS employees with free access to mindfulness & meditation resources! Learn more with Dr. Leslie Torres-Rodriguez below!

“Zookeeper Gustafson” 🧡

Love my school! 💙

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So grateful for our school community!

Did you know? Play-based learning can have a “greater positive effect” on the acquisition of early math skills, shape knowledge, and task switching than more traditional approaches that prioritize seat time and explicit instruction. 🤸 📐

It turns out that during #BrainBreaks, the brain works overtime. New research illuminates what kinds of breaks benefit learners the most. 🧠

This was so much fun! You don’t see me but I’m dancing and recording!

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The research is clear: Let the children play! 🤸🎉 If you want smart, healthy, well-rounded students, it pays to invest in recess.

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Already thinking about next year? Being intentional about routines—and giving students a chance to practice them authentically—can set the stage for a fun and functional classroom. 🤩