Saturday, May 20, 2017

Letter of the Week – Adventures in Letters For Little Learners

Letter of the Week – Adventures in Letters For Little Learners
The alphabet is more than a set of letters—it’s a world waiting to be explored. Each letter can spark curiosity, storytelling, and creative play, inviting children to connect language to their experiences, imagination, and the world around them. With…

Celebrating Juneteenth Through Stories, Reflection, and Community

Celebrating Juneteenth Through Stories, Reflection, and Community
Juneteenth is a meaningful opportunity to honor freedom, resilience, culture, and community through storytelling, creativity, and reflection. More than a historical celebration, Juneteenth invites children to notice the importance of justice, belongi…

Saturday, May 6, 2017

A Gentle Way to Invite Writing Through Movement and Play

A Gentle Way to Invite Writing Through Movement and Play
What is ‘Write the Room’? Write the Room is less an activity and more an invitation. An invitation to move, to notice, to wander, and to let words appear naturally in a child’s path. Instead of sitting and writing, children move through a space where…

Saturday, April 29, 2017

Cinco de Mayo: A Celebration of Culture, History, and Creativity

Cinco de Mayo: A Celebration of Culture, History, and Creativity
Cinco de Mayo is a wonderful opportunity to bring energy, curiosity, and cultural exploration into your classroom or homeschool space. It’s more than parades, music, and tacos—it’s a chance to share stories, traditions, and history while encouraging…

Tuesday, April 4, 2017

This Little Piggy: Playful Language Through Nursery Rhymes

This Little Piggy: Playful Language Through Nursery Rhymes
Nursery rhymes are more than fun songs—they are powerful invitations to explore language, rhythm, and storytelling . This Little Piggy , with its playful rhythm, repetition, and memorable phrases, offers endless opportunities for children to notice wo…

Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Easter Invitations: Stories, Play, and Meaningful Moments

Easter Invitations: Stories, Play, and Meaningful Moments
Easter is a beautiful time of year to slow down and explore creativity, traditions, and stories with children. With soft spring colors, simple symbols, and hands-on experiences, this season naturally invites curiosity, conversation, and shared joy. R…

Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Celebrating Saint David’s Day: Stories, Symbols, and Small Acts of Kindness

Celebrating Saint David’s Day: Stories, Symbols, and Small Acts of Kindness
March 1st is Saint David’s Day—a perfect moment to bring a little bit of Wales into your classroom or home learning space. For young children, this day isn’t about memorizing dates or complicated history; it’s about stories, symbols, and ways we can…

Friday, February 24, 2017

Welcome Back: Fun, Play, and Learning

Welcome Back: Fun, Play, and Learning
It's  back-to-school season! It can be a little nerve-wracking, can’t it? For teachers, children, and even parents, those first days are filled with anticipation, excitement, and maybe a tiny pinch of nerves. The good news is—you don’t have to st…