Cognates Through Play and Discovery

Some words don’t arrive as strangers. They sound familiar, look familiar, and almost seem to introduce themselves. Cognates are words that share a common origin across languages. They carry echoes of meaning that children often recognize intuitively,…

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S’mores Day Simple Treats, Big Stories

S’mores Day celebrates something wonderfully uncomplicated: a sweet treat made slowly and shared with others. It’s about anticipation, textures, and the small joy of creating something together. Beyond the food, this day offers a chance to talk, reme…

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Learning in Motion: Playful Headband Invitations

Headbands are one of those simple materials that invite movement, connection, and meaning-making without much explanation. Worn lightly, they turn the body into part of the learning experience — noticing, sorting, naming, remembering, and playing wi…

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A Little Sugar, A Lot of Joy: Celebrating National Sugar Cookie Day With Young Children

National Sugar Cookie Day is a celebration of more than just a treat — it’s a chance to slow down, get hands messy, and enjoy the simple joys of baking together. Sugar cookies invite curiosity, creativity, and shared delight, reminding us that some …

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