Embrace Your Uniqueness!

Embrace Your Uniqueness!  

Teaching young children the value of self-acceptance is a crucial lesson. In today’s world, there’s often too much focus on appearance and accomplishments, and even in pre-k, peer pressure can start to creep in. While it’s true that children who demonstrate positive behavior in the classroom can be wonderful role models, it’s essential to remind every child that they are special just as they are.

 

Celebrating each child’s individuality through engaging activities and meaningful discussions in the classroom is key. There are countless books and activities that can help with this, and one timeless favorite of mine is *Dandelion* by Don Freeman. This book is perfect for kicking off the new school year with a message of self-love and acceptance! Be sure to explore the fun activities you can do with your students! 

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September 2024 Products

Prepare for a successful September! September can be filled with golden glorious days of summer and warmth. There are so many wonderful inspiring themes to choose from to inspire and ignite your students' desire to learn. Whether you are celebrating  Grandparents Day on the 8th of September, exploring activities centered around activities celebrating apples and community helpers, or celebrating National Wildlife Day, there is no shortage of topics to choose from.



Enjoy the outdoors as the season changes and open your students' eyes to how nature prepares for fall. Enjoy the subtle changes in light and leaves as you admire the colorful apples hanging on trees. 



Start the month by celebrating National Wildlife Day on September 4th. This day aims to enhance awareness of the wonderful diversity of species in our local area and the broader world. Young children have a desire to know and a remarkable ability to find the extraordinary in the everyday. Wildlife for a young child does not only exist in the forest, ocean or the outskirts of cities. Creatures that they see in the local park, in the schoolyard or sky above are filled with remarkable wildlife waiting to be discovered.

It is important to teach students how we impact the habitats that animals need to survive. The importance of being aware of the role of animals and plants in maintaining an ecological balance is highlighted during National Wildlife Day. Animals and plants face a wide range of problems that threaten their existence from habitat loss to climate change, and illegal activities such as poaching.



Being aware of the rate at which species are disappearing is an important topic to explore and the aim is to encourage actions that help conserve wildlife. This day was established in 2025 by Colleen Paige. She is an animal behaviorist and philanthropist, the day also honors the Australian wildlife conservationist Steve Irwin. 



Your students will enjoy exploring and learning this September! Have a wonderful month! 

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