Mardi Gras: Exploring Celebration, Culture, and Expression Through Story and Play

Mardi Gras is full of color, sound, and movement — which is exactly why it works so well with young children when we keep the experience simple and intentional. Rather than treating it as a big event to explain, Mardi Gras can become a cultural momen…

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Bringing Pictures to Life: Storytelling Through Images

There’s something magical about a picture. A single image can spark a hundred stories, ignite imagination, and invite children to notice, wonder, and share. When we explore pictures with young learners, we’re not just teaching words—we’re cultivatin…

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Kindness We Can See and Feel

Kindness doesn’t usually arrive with big announcements. It shows up quietly — in a held door, a shared crayon, a gentle “you can go first.” For young children, these moments are not abstract ideas. They’re felt in the body, remembered in the heart, a…

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