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Tamara Fyke
Tamara Fyke
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Tamara Fyke is an educator and social entrepreneur with a passion for kids, families, and urban communities. She is the creator and author of Love In A Big World, which provides mental health, SEL, and wellness curriculum and content. She is also the editor of Building People: Social-Emotional Learning for Kids, Families, Schools & Communities. 

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  1. A woman with short hair sleeps on a table in a quiet library, restingCOVID get through the Day…. what to do.COVID get through the Day: As we plan for meaningful interactions with our students, including time for academic instruction and relationship buildingFeb 32 min readTamara Fyke
  2. Family cuddling on a couch watching a holiday movie, connecting with kids over the holidaysSEL Activities for Connecting with Kids Over the HolidaysSEL Activities and reading suggestions for enjoying the holidays with kids while reinforcing respect, forgiveness, hope, and love.Dec 202 min readTamara Fyke
  3. Vibrant yellow maple leaves basking in autumn sunlight, showcasing nat3 Tips to Process Change and Loss3 Tips to Process Change and Loss, exploring the theme of autumn as a backdrop for providing educator tips in helping students process change and loss.Nov 162 min readTamara Fyke
  4. Colorful street art mural with people walking in São Paulo, Brazil, de5 Tips to Inspire Creativity and Hope5 Tips to Inspire Creativity and Hope, inspiring creativity in students using journaling, maker space, listening spaces, and image-driven menu optionsOct 72 min readTamara Fyke
  5. A smiling older woman with glasses standing between a young girl and a boy in a school shirt, arms around them, colorful classroom wall behind, warm indoor lighSEL is Prevention and InterventionIn her latest article, Tamara Fyke discusses how educators and parents can support and guide the next generation by using SEL as prevention and intervention.Sep 133 min readTamara Fyke
  6. Teacher and student choosing emotion face cards in a calm classroom corner, SEL as prevention and intervention#SELChat: SEL Is Both Prevention and InterventionAn #SELChat column on social-emotional learning as both prevention and intervention, built on CASEL's five core competencies for students back in school.Sep 134 min readTamara Fyke
  7. Assorted-color lockersDealing with Back to School FearsBack to school anxiety is common in August and September. Here is how to tell ordinary nerves from a problem and what helps, using CDC guidance.Aug 118 min readTamara Fyke
  8. Romantic silhouette of a couple holding hands by the beach at a sereneMeasuring Choices Through the Standards of LoveMeasuring Choices Through the Standards of Love - insights into how we must measure our choices by the standards of love for courage, honesty, and kindness.Jul 125 min readTamara Fyke
  9. A young boy in a red shirt leaning over a desk writing carefully with a pen on paper in a bright classroom, other students blurred in the backgroundBouncing Back From Adversity Through Owning Our StoryHelping children process trauma takes routine, a trusted adult and time. See national guidance and when to seek professional help.Jun 146 min readTamara Fyke
  10. A silhouette of a man sits alone5 Tips for Teaching Self-Awareness and Rethinking Priorities5 Tips for Teaching Self-Awareness and Rethinking Priorities - We need to teach kids to identify what is going on in their heads and hearts to make wise choicesMay 73 min readTamara Fyke
  11. Paper cutout hands holding a heart and whale symbolizing empathy and environmental conservationDefining Our Values at Home and in the ClassroomDefining our values at home and in the classroom - SEL 2.0 is a philosophy with an implicit value structure linked to caring, kindness, and mutual support.Apr 82 min readTamara Fyke
  12. A returning student with a backpack pauses at a classroom door where classmates and their teacher sit in a circle around a sunlit centreSEL Helping Students ‘Re-Center’ as They Re-Enter School BuildingsSEL Helping Students 'Re-Center' as They Re-Enter School Buildings and head back to school for social emotional learning.Mar 123 min readTamara Fyke
  13. A young boy in a yellow shirt reading an open green book against a plain white wallA Black History Month Reading ListSEL: Let's review A Black History Month Reading List - Our perspectives change by taking the time to listen to our African-American brothers and sistersFeb 52 min readTamara Fyke
  14. From high above of hundreds of people standing in a white plaza arranged to form giant human figures holding hands, bright overhead daylightSEL Exploring Character Education, Return to Basics Part 2SEL Exploring Character Education, a Return to Basics Part 2 - Character education produces benefits for both the school and the individual.Jan 149 min readTamara Fyke
  15. A family silhouette enjoying a stunning sunset on the beach of Chilaw,Processing and Healing as a Family Over the HolidaysHelping children grieve during the holidays starts with open talk and a simple plan. See guidance from national grief and trauma groups.Dec 75 min readTamara Fyke
  16. Illustrated graphic of various raised hands of different skin tones. Text on left lists Rules of Engagement for discussions, including assuming best intentions, speaking one at a time, and avoiding hurtful trigger words.Rules of Engagement for Emotional DiscussionsSocial and Emotional Learning - The importance of engaging in dialogue about current events by leaning in to talk and listen to each other.Nov 93 min readTamara Fyke
  17. Student reaching the top of a climbing wall as a classmate cheers, courage and perseveranceSEL: Closing Out 2020 With Courage, Positivity & PerseveranceSEL: Closing Out 2020 With Courage, Positivity & Perseverance - ideas for families and educators on giving and serving during this time of uncertainty.Oct 122 min readTamara Fyke
  18. A diverse group of schoolchildren wearing masks in a classroom hallwaySocial Emotional Learning: Reframing “The COVID Slide”Social Emotional Learning: Reframing "The COVID Slide", some invaluable lessons that our children are learning during this unprecedented time.Sep 84 min readTamara Fyke
  19. A person's silhouette in profile against a background of concentric curved white light lines radiating from the headA Path to Self-Awareness and 5 Tips for KidsSocial and Emotional Learning - personal growth and tips for teaching kids about self-awarenessAug 75 min readTamara Fyke
Tamara Fyke

Tamara Fyke

Tamara Fyke is an educator and social entrepreneur with a passion for kids, families, and urban communities. She is the creator and author of Love In A Big World, which provides mental health, SEL, and wellness curriculum and content. She is also the editor of Building People: Social-Emotional Learning for Kids, Families, Schools & Communities. 

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