how to do si
Simple Interactions is an approach that can be used in any setting where adults and children interact. This page includes a variety of resources that can help you implement SI in your own setting. You can visit our Projects pages for examples of how SI has worked in various settings. Please feel free to use the resources below in your own work with SI, and if you need support or want to talk about how SI can work in your setting, please contact us.
Partnerships
The SI team has partnered with many different programs and organizations all around the world to implement site-specific Simple Interactions projects. Funding for these projects has come from the organizations themselves, or from outside sources like government or foundation grants. If you are interested in partnering with the SI team to implement an SI project or partnership, please reach out! We would love to hear from you.
resources for implementing simple interactions
Simple Interactions “How-To” Manual for Practitioners: An approach to professional development for adults who work with kids
This manual will walk you through what you need to get started with SI, how to follow the basic three-part cycle of the process, and how to use the SI Tool.
The Simple Interactions Tool
We encourage you to spend time exploring the tool on a deeper level on our website, then use and print this PDF. The tool provides a way to guide conversation when watching video clips of interaction, specifically, in the areas of connection, reciprocity, inclusion, and opportunity to grow.
Resources for facilitating SI workshops: Here are workshop agendas designed for use when facilitating Simple Interactions workshops. These agendas were designed specifically for use within after-school or out-of-school time programs. You should feel free to adapt the agendas in a way that works best for your setting!
Agenda for Workshop #1 >> Word Doc / PDF
Agenda for Workshop #2 >> Word Doc / PDF
Agenda for Workshop #3 >> Word Doc / PDF
This manual will walk you through what you need to get started with SI, how to follow the basic three-part cycle of the process, and how to use the SI Tool.
The Simple Interactions Tool
We encourage you to spend time exploring the tool on a deeper level on our website, then use and print this PDF. The tool provides a way to guide conversation when watching video clips of interaction, specifically, in the areas of connection, reciprocity, inclusion, and opportunity to grow.
Resources for facilitating SI workshops: Here are workshop agendas designed for use when facilitating Simple Interactions workshops. These agendas were designed specifically for use within after-school or out-of-school time programs. You should feel free to adapt the agendas in a way that works best for your setting!
Agenda for Workshop #1 >> Word Doc / PDF
Agenda for Workshop #2 >> Word Doc / PDF
Agenda for Workshop #3 >> Word Doc / PDF