Columbus Day: Exploring Stories, Journeys, and Many Perspectives

Columbus Day can be approached with children as a moment to talk about journeys, curiosity, and stories , while also making space for listening, questioning, and noticing that not all stories feel the same to everyone. Rather than focusing on dates or…

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Writing as a Living Process: From Ideas to Expression

Writing doesn’t begin with rules. It begins with noticing — a thought, a feeling, a story waiting to be told. For young writers, learning to write is not about producing perfect sentences. It’s about discovering that ideas can take shape on paper, th…

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Stop, Drop, and Roll! Gentle Fire Safety for Young Learners

Fire safety is an essential life skill for children, but teaching it doesn’t need to be scary. With hands-on activities, stories, and playful reflection , children can learn how to stay safe while feeling confident, curious, and empowered . This guide …

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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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