"Shoutout to Mrs. Kara for lighting up our Pre-K classroom with her innovative teaching methods! Her consistency, kindness, and daily connect with families via SproutAbout have left a lasting impression. We're lucky to have such a beloved figure shaping young minds!"
🗨️ Nicole Vranna, Director at La Petite Academy#EmployeeSpotlight#TeacherFeature#EarlyChildhoodEducation
As we enter Pride month, here is a great article for parents/guardians on how to ensure that your child's school is safe and affirming.
https://lnkd.in/e2c788Rz
🏫🍎✏️ BACK TO SCHOOL GUIDE 🏫🍎✏️
Kids return to school this week!
Are you ready?
Are your kids ready?
Are you unsure?
Well, our friends with Rocket City Mom have you covered!
From supply shopping lists to tips on advocating for your child in the classroom — the 'Rocket City Mom Back to School Guide' is a one-stop resource for parents in North Alabama!
Check it out:
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Young people are exposed to so much more information than generations before. In turn, they may be having life-changing experiences that they are not able to process and talk to anyone about. It is up to us to help them prepare and better understand some of the issues that they may face. So, let us invite kids to be a part of the discussion – the real discussion.
This rang true for children’s book author and youth development professional Rashad Patterson who, while growing up in southwest Atlanta, saw the economic and educational disparities amongst his peers – first noticing this even during his time in elementary school. Not all his peers received the same attention, educational rigor. Rashad says this of his experience, “The teachers I had were not relatable and weren’t equipped to understand the needs of urban kids.” Rashad took those observations and turned them into a passion for relaying complex social issues into relatable and digestible stories for kids.
A refreshing deviation from many children’s books that shy away from some of the very topics young people are experiencing, Rashad’s stories touch on topics involving colorism, abandonment, and racial profiling. He has published six books, been a guest on several nationally recognized podcasts, and has been invited to speak at almost a dozen metro Atlanta public schools. Keenly drawn to examine societal issues around inequality, Rashad received his Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Georgia State University and studied Computer Information Systems at Chattanooga Tech. His studies in both helped him understand the relationship between knowledge and access.
In addition to authoring his series of children’s books Rashad works closely with movement leaders and civic partners. Through book giveaways, distribution of school supplies to metro Atlanta students, and free holiday gift cards to single moms, Rashad continues to be an active part of his community. He has also partnered with the organization, Engineering for Kids, where he introduces students to the six stages of the engineering design process while executing projects based off the lessons. Here, Rashad incorporates his sociology and tech background teaching kids the importance of STEM while having discussions around life choices, integrity, and preparing them for a brighter future.
For more information on Rashad Patterson and his books, visit www.rashadpatterson.com and make sure to follow @rashad_Patterson_ on all social media platforms.
#stem#steam#author#writer#childrenauthor#writer#children#media#socialmedia#parentcontrol#parents
Let's shift the focus from "well-behaved" children to "understanding and compassionate" children. A child who respects others, makes ethical choices, and empathizes with different perspectives is a testament to genuine understanding – a victory that transcends surface-level obedience.
As a society, let's encourage parenting and education methods that prioritize teaching values, nurturing empathy, and fostering critical thinking. Let's celebrate victories that stem from true understanding and compassion rather than shallow compliance based on fear.
#BYEFoundation#ResilientParentProgram
Last night I participated in the final webinar hosted by Early Childhood Ireland with Reggio Children, were we explored all of the MARKS children make.
Mark making can be seen as an intrinsic need in all of us, but especially in children. By making marks, children are telling us their stories.
It was a fun and insightful way to explore how tools and materials each have their own identity and how we interact with them constantly changes.
#earlychildhoodeducation#pegagoicalleadership#alwayslearning
Great work!