Inspirations

Maybe it’s okay to reinvent the wheel.

I’ve learned so much from other educators, organizers, caregivers, and artists. And I’ve picked up a lot of tricks from my 15+ years of experience in education across the lifespan in all kinds of settings.

But I bring a beginner’s mind to everything I do. Every situation is different. Every person, family, group, and community deserves listening, respect, and curiosity about what’s possible.

Below are a few learning experiences, play therapy tools, and community projects that I’ve been lucky to co-create. Click on each image to see a larger version. In some cases, the photo will lead to a link to learn more.

At the bottom of this page, you’ll find some resources that inspire me.

I interviewed students and teachers at Red Rock Elementary in Red Rock, AZ about their award-winning indoor air quality project and created a 3 minute video to inspire other schools and communities to try it. Click the link to view the video!

Writing is complex - but I motivate learners by chunking content, engaging all senses, and keeping it playful! These students used Frank Asch's book MOONCAKE to launch a 2-month adventure. They did rocket word study drills and boosted their speaking — Writing is complex - but I motivate learners by chunking content, engaging all senses, and keeping it playful! These students used Frank Asch's book MOONCAKE to launch a 2-month adventure. They did rocket word study drills and boosted their speaking skills through pretend play; laughed themselves silly narrating an audiobook; and wrote their own versions with alternate endings.

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Singing sets us free! In almost 20 years as an educator, music and movement has been, hands down, the #1 most impactful, motivating, and magical aspect of my work. Music activates the brain and helps us integrate learning in ways that mere speaking c — Singing sets us free! In almost 20 years as an educator, music and movement has been, hands down, the #1 most impactful, motivating, and magical aspect of my work. Music activates the brain and helps us integrate learning in ways that mere speaking cannot. I love to sing and dance, and I infuse music into nearly every learning experience.

This is a slide from a 2 hour circle about gender justice that I facilitated. Circling is a powerful way to listen, learn, build community, get grounded in our bodies, practice emotional integration, slow down, and bring our whole selves to movements — This is a slide from a 2 hour circle about gender justice that I facilitated. Circling is a powerful way to listen, learn, build community, get grounded in our bodies, practice emotional integration, slow down, and bring our whole selves to movements for equity, inclusion, and justice.

This site is under construction. I am still adding captions and links. Please check back soon, or email kate@prosocialxd.com!

This site is under construction. I am still adding captions and links. Please check back soon, or email kate@prosocialxd.com!

This site is under construction. I am still adding captions and links. Please check back soon, or email kate@prosocialxd.com!

This site is under construction. I am still adding captions and links. Please check back soon, or email kate@prosocialxd.com!

This site is under construction. I am still adding captions and links. Please check back soon, or email kate@prosocialxd.com!

This site is under construction. I am still adding captions and links. Please check back soon, or email kate@prosocialxd.com!

This site is under construction. I am still adding captions and links. Please check back soon, or email kate@prosocialxd.com!

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