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09/30/2026

🧡 September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to honour the children who never returned home, Survivors of residential schools, their families, and Indigenous communities. It is also an opportunity to listen, learn, reflect, and continue conversations about Canada’s history and the importance of reconciliation.

Learn Through Stories! You and your little ones can continue learning together with Today Is Orange Shirt Day by Phyllis Webstad and Natassia Davies. 📚🧡 Through a story, children can begin learning about the meaning of Orange Shirt Day and why Every Child Matters.

📖 Learn through stories: https://www.amazon.ca/Today-Orange-Shirt-Phyllis-Webstad/dp/1778540368/ref=asc_df_1778540368?mcid=34c5fe472abe31c0a2ab597b5724f836&tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=706855094156&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14418238394580732703&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9192240&hvtargid=pla-2366660947082&psc=1&hvocijid=14418238394580732703-1778540368-&hvexpln=0&gad_source=1

Today and every day, we encourage families to keep listening, learning, and creating space for meaningful conversations. 🧡

09/28/2026

💛✨ It’s time for our September Parent Question! ✨💛

What is a kind gesture your child gave or received this month? 🌱

Maybe they helped a friend, shared something special, offered a hug, included someone in play, or were on the receiving end of a thoughtful gesture. No act of kindness is too small! 🤝💕

These everyday moments help children develop empathy, compassion, and respect for others, while showing them just how meaningful a little kindness can be.

Comment below and share your child’s kind moment with us! We can’t wait to hear your stories. 💬✨

09/24/2026

📚✨ Author Spotlight of the Month ✨📚

This month, we’re featuring I Like This, You Like That by Linda Ashman, illustrated by Eve Coy—a sweet, rhyming story about friendship, differences, and finding common ground. 💛

Through two young friends who discover that they don’t always like the same things, the story shows children that we can have different interests, preferences, and opinions while still appreciating and caring for one another. 🌈🤝

Books like I Like This, You Like That can help encourage conversations about kindness, acceptance, respect, and celebrating what makes each of us unique—values that connect beautifully with building a caring and inclusive classroom community. 🌱✨

📖 Want to read it together?
🔗 Purchase the book here: https://www.indigo.ca/products/i-like-this-you-like-that

Have you read this one with your child? Tell us what they thought in the comments! 💬💛

09/22/2026

It's Apple picking season and our kiddos are very very busy 😄 🎨

09/21/2026

🕊️✨ International Day of Peace is a time to celebrate kindness, understanding, respect, and the ways we can help create a more peaceful world together. Even the smallest acts of compassion can make a meaningful difference. 💛

Learn Through Stories! You and your little ones can explore these ideas together with The Peace Book by Todd Parr. With colourful illustrations and child-friendly messages, this story introduces children to the many ways peace can be found and shared in everyday life. 📚🌎

📖 Learn through stories here: https://www.indigo.ca/products/the-peace-book

What does peace look like in your family? 🕊️

09/20/2026

✨ Yom Kippur is an important day in the Jewish faith centered on reflection, forgiveness, and making things right. It offers a meaningful opportunity to think about our actions, our relationships with others, and how we can move forward with kindness and intention. 💛

Learn Through Stories! You and your little ones can explore this occasion with Sammy Spider’s First Yom Kippur by Sylvia A. Rouss, illustrated by Katherine Janus Kahn. Through a child-friendly story, the book introduces young readers to Yom Kippur and some of the traditions and values connected to the day. 📚

📖 Learn through stories: https://www.amazon.ca/Sammy-Spiders-First-Yom-Kippur/dp/0761391967/ref=asc_df_0761391967?mcid=c99efbe6a57c3166b8f21fafa9e30791&tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=706840526771&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1250268111466188911&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9192240&hvtargid=pla-563395545259&psc=1&hvocijid=1250268111466188911-0761391967-&hvexpln=0&gad_source=1

How do you encourage your child to practice kindness, forgiveness, and reflection? 🌱

09/16/2026

Kindness and courtesy are at the heart of Montessori education. From offering a friend a turn to saying “excuse me” when passing, children practice kindness in small, consistent ways that shape how they treat others — and themselves.

A long-term study highlighted by UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center followed children from childhood into adulthood. Those who showed more pro-social skills — like helping, sharing, and cooperating — were more likely to succeed in school and work and less likely to face serious challenges and troubles later in life. Teaching kindness today truly supports their future tomorrow.

💬 Read more about the study here: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/kind_kids_lead_to_healthier_communities?.com

09/11/2026

🍎🍯✨ Rosh Hashanah marks the Jewish New Year and is a special time for reflection, new beginnings, and gathering with family and community. Traditions such as hearing the shofar and enjoying apples dipped in honey help welcome a sweet new year. 💛

Learn Through Stories! You and your little ones can learn more with Rosh Hashanah Is Coming! by Tracy Newman, illustrated by Viviana Garofoli. This engaging story introduces young children to the traditions and excitement surrounding Rosh Hashanah in an accessible and meaningful way. 📚✨

📖 Learn through stories:https://www.amazon.ca/Rosh-Hashanah-Coming-Tracy-Newman/dp/1467779881/ref=asc_df_1467779881?mcid=9c9737dc30983190bef4176555eb7332&tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=706833952787&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1372257520340716989&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9192240&hvtargid=pla-522414228411&psc=1&hvocijid=1372257520340716989-1467779881-&hvexpln=0&gad_source=1

What traditions help your family celebrate new beginnings? 🌟

09/10/2026

🎒✨ September’s Family Challenge is here! ✨🏫

This month, encourage your child to take part in packing their own school bag! From checking that they have everything they need to placing each item inside, this simple everyday routine is a great opportunity to build independence. 💛

Packing their bag helps children develop responsibility, organization, independence, and practical life skills while giving them confidence in preparing for their own day. Small responsibilities can make a big difference! 🌱✨

We’d love to see your little one taking on the challenge! DM us a photo of your child packing their school bag for a chance to be featured on our account. 📸🎒

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