NOVEMBER 2024 • ISSUE 6
GEM A NEWSLETTER FROM GILLISPIE’S LEARNING VILLAGE IN LA JOLLA.
GRATEFUL HEARTS, INCLUSIVE MINDS
IN THIS ISSUE SPECIALTY SPOTLIGHT
DR. MINDY COATES SMITH, DIRECTOR OF EARLY CHILDHOOD
BOOKS FOSTER EMOTIONAL CONNECTION p. 2-3
With winter break just around the corner, let’s take a moment to appreciate the simple joys and meaningful connections that enrich our lives.
INNOVATION CORNER
Gratitude is a powerful skill that grows with awareness and practice. At Gillispie, we’ve seen how it transforms relationships and enhances the well-being of our students. Gratitude helps us better understand ours as well as others’ experiences.
HAPPY HAPPENINGS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
While we often associate gratitude with saying “thank you,” it’s much more than that! When we intentionally use gratitude to shape how we approach each day, we cultivate empathy, reduce stress, and strengthen our sense of community. Let’s ask ourselves:
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ROLLING WITH A PUMPKIN ATTITUDE p. 4
THE POWER OF CHOICE p. 6 ICARE
LEADING WITH GRATITUDE P. 7 COMMUNITY
BE-LEAF IN YOURSELF! p. 8