Little Talks That Make a Big Difference: The TEI Podcast Series
by David Levine
Little Talks focuses on meeting the social and emotional needs of your students, moving them toward, healthy social decision making and pro-social skills development. Sign up for our monthly newsletter for latest Little Talks releases.
Episodes
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I Lost A Friend
This is a story about two life-long friends who had a falling out after they moved up to middle school.
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The Four Directions of Empathy
Teaching Empathy Institute's work is guided by the indigenous framework for the circle of life and learning which provides a pathway of healing and hope for all children through empathic practice.
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Little Talks for Teaching Assistants | Episode 4
Naming the world as a concept is an outgrowth of the work by Brazilian educator Paolo Freire who said, "That which is unnamed is invisible, and a teacher's job is to name the world." In this episode, we explore how to create a secure learning environment in which discovery is enhanced through the...
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Little Talks for Teaching Assistants | Episode 3
In this session, you are provided with the empowering equation E plus R equals O: the event plus your response equals the outcome, and to use this equation when interacting with children.
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Little Talks for Teaching Assistants | Episode 2
In this session you are provided with a working definition of emotional intelligence and how to enhance your emotional competencies in your role as a significant adult in the lives of your students.
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Little Things Are Big Things | Song: Let Me In
This is a story about two boys, Sam, a five-year-old, and Adrian, a nine-year-old, and how one of them made a difference in the other's life. This story is part of "In the Middle", a listening and reflective writing Social and Emotional Learning curriculum created by Teaching Empathy Institute…
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Little Things Are Big Things | Chapter 6: Please Let Me In
This is a story about two boys, Sam, a five-year-old, and Adrian, a nine-year-old, and how one of them made a difference in the other's life. This story is part of "In the Middle", a listening and reflective writing Social and Emotional Learning curriculum created by Teaching Empathy Institute…
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Little Things Are Big Things | Chapter 5: The Handing Down
This is a story about two boys, Sam, a five-year-old, and Adrian, a nine-year-old, and how one of them made a difference in the other's life. This story is part of "In the Middle", a listening and reflective writing Social and Emotional Learning curriculum created by Teaching Empathy Institute…
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Little Things Are Big Things | Chapter 4: Excited For School
This is a story about two boys, Sam, a five-year-old, and Adrian, a nine-year-old, and how one of them made a difference in the other's life. This story is part of "In the Middle", a listening and reflective writing Social and Emotional Learning curriculum created by Teaching Empathy Institute…
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Little Things Are Big Things | Chapter 3: Nice Kick
This is a story about two boys, Sam, a five-year-old, and Adrian, a nine-year-old, and how one of them made a difference in the other's life. This story is part of "In the Middle", a listening and reflective writing Social and Emotional Learning curriculum created by Teaching Empathy Institute…
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Little Things Are Big Things | Chapter 2: Dad Doesn't Know What to Say.
This is a story about two boys, Sam, a five-year-old, and Adrian, a nine-year-old, and how one of them made a difference in the other's life. This story is part of "In the Middle", a listening and reflective writing Social and Emotional Learning curriculum created by Teaching Empathy Institute…
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Little Things Are Big Things | Chapter 1: A New School- A New Fear
This is a story about two boys, Sam, a five-year-old, and Adrian, a nine-year-old, and how one of them made a difference in the other's life. This story is part of "In the Middle", a listening and reflective writing Social and Emotional Learning curriculum created by Teaching Empathy Institute…
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Howard Gray | Chapter 5: Howard's Song Almost Lost Forever
This is a story about a boy, Howard Gray, who was bullied and victimized by others because he was different, and how one of his classmates, who wanted to help, did not because he was concerned about his social standing. This story is part of "In the Middle", a listening and reflective writing...
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Howard Gray | Chapter 4: An Empty Locker and a Song
This is a story about a boy, Howard Gray, who was bullied and victimized by others because he was different, and how one of his classmates, who wanted to help, did not because he was concerned about his social standing. This story is part of "In the Middle", a listening and reflective writing...
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Howard Gray | Chapter 3: Lee's Moral Dilemma
This is a story about a boy, Howard Gray, who was bullied and victimized by others because he was different, and how one of his classmates, who wanted to help, did not because he was concerned about his social standing. This story is part of "In the Middle", a listening and reflective writing...
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Howard Gray | Chapter 2: Jimmy Jones
This is a story about a boy, Howard Gray, who was bullied and victimized by others because he was different, and how one of his classmates, who wanted to help, did not because he was concerned about his social standing. This story is part of "In the Middle", a listening and reflective writing...
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Howard Gray | Chapter 1: Howard and Lee
This is a story about a boy, Howard Gray, who was bullied and victimized by others because he was different, and how one of his classmates, who wanted to help, did not because he was concerned about his social standing. This story is part of "In the Middle", a listening and reflective writing...
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I Lost a Friend | Chapter 5: Asking for Forgiveness in Song
This is a story about two life-long friends who had a falling out after they moved up to middle school. This story is part of "In the Middle", a listening and reflective writing Social and Emotional Learning curriculum created by Teaching Empathy Institute for middle school students. Learn more...
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I Lost a Friend | Chapter 4: Jessie's Plan
This is a story about two life-long friends who had a falling out after they moved up to middle school. This story is part of "In the Middle", a listening and reflective writing Social and Emotional Learning curriculum created by Teaching Empathy Institute for middle school students. Learn more...
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I Lost a Friend | Chapter 3: When Friends Bully Friends
This is a story about two life-long friends who had a falling out after they moved up to middle school. This story is part of "In the Middle", a listening and reflective writing Social and Emotional Learning curriculum created by Teaching Empathy Institute for middle school students. Learn more...
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I Lost a Friend | Chapter 2: The Cool Squad
This is a story about two life-long friends who had a falling out after they moved up to middle school. This story is part of "In the Middle", a listening and reflective writing Social and Emotional Learning curriculum created by Teaching Empathy Institute for middle school students. Learn more...
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I Lost a Friend | Chapter 1: A Change on the Horizon
This is a story about two life-long friends who had a falling out after they moved up to middle school. This story is part of "In the Middle", a listening and reflective writing Social and Emotional Learning curriculum created by Teaching Empathy Institute for middle school students. Learn more...
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#8 Simplicity: Simple does not mean trivial
In this wrap-up episode for Volume 1. of The Little Talks Series, we reflect on how "little things are big things". As significant adults in the lives of our students, each of us can profoundly influence their future life trajectory. By applying the guiding ideas from this and previous Little…
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#7 Intention: Focusing on what you want
Intention as a process is a focusing device or self-promise meter for what we want to achieve or how we want to carry ourselves as professionals. In this episode of The Little Talks Series, we reflect on the power of intention as a mechanism to stay the course creating emotional safety for our...
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#6 The artistry of empathy: creating the conditions for connection
Empathy as a professional practice is critical when it comes to connecting a child to his or her learning environment. In this episode of the Little Talks series we reflect on how to make empathic connections with a child by intentionally creating the conditions for success and self-worth. By...
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#5 Naming the world: making the invisible, visible
Naming the world as a concept is an outgrowth of the work by Brazilian Educator Paolo Freire who said "that which is unnamed is invisible, and a teacher's job is to name the world." In this episode of the Little Talks series, we explore how to create a secure learning environment in which…
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#4 Emotional Imprinting: A roadmap to understanding ourselves and others
In the first 15 years of our life, we have experiences which create our value system. These values drive our behaviors and are often unconscious. In this episode of the Little Talks series, we examine what emotional imprints are and how they can get in the way of building healthy and productive...
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#3 Social and emotional learning: a different standard
Social and emotional learning is defined as the process through which children acquire and effectively apply the knowledge and skills to manage their emotions while building healthy relationships with others. In this episode of the Little Talks series, we focus upon practical approaches for...
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#2 Resilience: Relationships are key
A resilient child has hope and optimism for the future with the skills and perspective to manage difficult life situations. In this episode of the Little Talks series, we focus upon the significance relationships have, as we lay the groundwork for each child to have a resilient mindset.
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#1 Emotional Safety: A Blueprint for success
Often the idea of safety within a school conjures up images of single points of entry, name tags, sign-in desks and zero tolerance for fighting or other aggressive acts. These images focus solely upon physical safety. In this episode of the Little Talks series, we examine how by meeting the...
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Little Talks focuses on meeting the social and emotional needs of your students, moving them toward, healthy social decision making and pro-social skills development. Sign up for our monthly newsletter for latest Little Talks releases.
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