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- Black Male Children's Book Author Spotlight: Dave Joisil
A Black male children's book author spotlight on Dave Joisil: teacher, artist, creator of Hey! It's Mr. J, and author of an emotionally honest picture book.
- First Day of Kindergarten Tips for Parents: A Calm, Practical Guide
Practical first day of kindergarten tips for the night before, morning routine, goodbye, after school, and the first week—plus reassuring phrases parents can use.
- From PE Teacher to Children's Book Author
From PE teacher to children's book author, Dave Joisil connects embodied learning, classroom observation, movement, regulation, and storytelling.
- First Week of School Activities for Elementary: A Ready-to-Use 5-Day Plan
Plan a calm, connected start with five days of low-prep elementary activities for morning meeting, movement, procedures, kindness, community, and growth mindset.
- Positive Black Male Teacher Representation for Kids
Positive Black male teacher representation for kids can expand their picture of caring authority, creativity, emotional honesty, and education.
- Preschool Back-to-School Activities for a Calm, Confident Start
Simple preschool and Pre-K back-to-school activities for separation, visual routines, names, classroom exploration, movement, cleanup, kindness, and school readiness.
- How to Build a Diverse SEL Book Collection for Elementary Classrooms
Build a diverse SEL book collection for elementary classrooms with an audit for authorship, emotional range, disability, family diversity, and tokenism.
- FIFA World Cup 2026 Activities for Kids: A Soccer Brain Break Adventure
Fun FIFA World Cup 2026 activities for kids — a soccer brain break video that gets children moving in the classroom, at home, at camp, or in PE. Press play and go!
- What Are Brain Breaks? A Simple Guide for Parents & Teachers
Brain breaks are short bursts of movement and music that help kids reset focus and energy. Here's why they work — and how to use them at home or in the classroom.
- A Black Boy Protagonist With Big Feelings and Resilience
Meet a Black boy protagonist with big feelings and resilience whose regret, stuckness, tears, truth-telling, creativity, and action all matter.
- How SEL Songs Help Kids Name Their Feelings
Music sticks. When SEL skills are wrapped in catchy songs, kids carry the lessons with them — long after the video ends. Here's why songs are such a powerful SEL tool.
- Black Boys Beyond Sports: Books About Emotions, Creativity, and Growth
Black boys beyond sports belong in books about emotions, creativity, and growth—as builders, artists, friends, truth-tellers, and help-seekers.