Open Source Videos For Early Years Teachers
Focus the Eye | Soften the Eye
Go-live possible with Investor Support.
Learning that lights you up and honors your time.
Videos will be shaped by Jodi’s expertise as a teacher, artist, change practitioner, designer of environments and programs, community health worker, equine therapy partner, and clinically trained facilitator on positive and adverse childhood experiences.
Online, on-demand
Available to anyone with internet
Free for teachers, paid for by investors
High-quality
In Spanish & English
Adaptable to meet teachers’ needs / approaches
Videos ≤ 10 minutes (watch and apply skills immediately)
Teacher input shapes concepts covered in videos (fluid learning)
Videos sync with early learning guidelines that help all learners thrive
Tune In
to what children know and can do (starting point for planning)
to children’s natural, unique approaches to inquiry and relationships (starting point for planning)
actively with documentation that honors each child’s interests, growth, strengths, and needs
Level Up
skills that increase the capacity of adults to co-create integrated experiences
skills that help children meet milestones, try new things, and pursue interests
Build & Nurture
trust and connection in all areas of home / school
communications and experiences that connect and propel all expressive / receptive languages
inclusive, open environments that welcome and inspire (children and adults)
creative partnership among all participants (children, families, teachers)
sense of belonging to self, family, culture, heritage, and community
We know learning videos work.
In 2020, COVID-19 created a crossroads for early childhood professional learning
take a long pause until we can meet again in person or
get creative and keep going
My clients and I chose the latter by building and using online training. Even after the peak of COVID, videos continue to add value to teachers’ reflection, growth, and work. Client testimonials assure that this approach is effective and full of potential. Let’s scale it to meet the needs of myriad early learning communities.
SoftSlow is a menu of 90-second videos to help soften gaze, slow breath, and open to positive connection. It is especially for adults who are important to children. Watch one as a team to begin your next staff meeting or when a relaxing visual might contribute to the moment. ♡∞♡