Undoubtedly, 2020 has been a tough year for many. Our ability to practice what we preach to students — optimism, courage, empathy, kindness, respect, teamwork — was put to the test as we faced…
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The Importance of SEL During the Second Wave
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on each and everyone one of our lives causing stress, worry, and uncertainty. It is important to remember that children are also experiencing this, and often need help in learning how to deal with the emotions that they are...
Social-Emotional Learning and the Covid-19 Pandemic
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...
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...
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...
#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…
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...
Coronavirus Lessons – Lesson 8: What do we need?
8A Letter from Inés Hi, friends! It’s Inés here. The Peekaflu (Coronavirus) 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...
Coronavirus Lessons – Lesson 7: Our Elders
Hi friends! It’s Cody here. My family and I are still at home because of the Peekaflu (Coronavirus). 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 (Coronavirus) is...