First Teacher

We’re beyond thrilled for this weekend’s upcoming play date at ! Stop by from 10AM–1PM for a morning of literacy, community, and connection with local families!

Our venue partner & friends, Frugal Books, will be participating in the Roxbury Book Fair festivities throughout the day! It’s the perfect stop while exploring the incredible fair and neighborhood.

We’ll have free books, giveaways, featured small businesses from our village, and special hourly story times by FT staff:

📖 10AM — Dos Casas by Edith Suárez
📖 11AM — Eight Days by Edwidge Danticat
📖 12PM — A Band in the Basement by Kelly J. Baptist

We’re also excited to highlight:
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We’d love to see you there!

RSVP is encouraged. Free books & gifts while supplies last. roxburybookfai

Our Winter Active Fun Fair is cancelled today. To ensure everyone’s safety, First Teacher has made the difficult decision to cancel today’s event. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Para asegurar la seguridad de todos, Primer Maestro tomó la difícil decisión de cancelar la actividad de hoy. Lamentamos la inconveniencia.

The weather may be cold, but we’re warming up with some exciting February programming! ❄️✨

You may notice some changes to our schedule this month, but there’s still lots of opportunities to connect! From playgroups,to our Winter Active Fun Fair, and the first Perinatal Workshop of the year! Check out what’s ahead and join us! RSVP link in bio.

Do you...
✅️have a kiddo who's not in school yet?
✅️want to connect with other parents/caregivers with children around the same age?
✅️want to get your child ready for school?

Then, join our parent-child playgroup!

Countdown to Kindergarten and First Teacher have been longtime partners, and we are excited to pilot playgroups together at the First Teacher office. If you have a little one ages 0-4, join us to learn, play, and connect!

Please share and help bring Zaniya home. She and her family are members of our First Teacher community.

BPD Missing Person Alert: 13-Year-Old Zaniya Davis, of Dorchester

The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in efforts to locate 13-Year-Old Zaniya Davis, of Dorchester

Zaniya was last seen on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 4:00 PM, in the area of Ronan Street, Dorchester. She is described as a approximately 5’2″, about 100 lbs., brown eyes and black hair. She was last seen wearing a black sweater, a backpack, and glasses. She suffers from a developmental disability.

She told her grandmother that she was in Worcester, and is also known to frequent South Bay, and Harambee Park.

Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is advised to contact 911 or District C-11 (Dorchester) Detectives at 617-343-4335.

Community members who wish to provide information anonymously may do so through the CrimeStoppers Tip Line:

📱 By Phone: 1-800-494-TIPS

💬 By Text: Text “TIP” to CRIME (27463)

🌐 Online: Submit a Tip via https://police.boston.gov/crimestoppers/

Photos and videos related to the investigation can also be submitted anonymously via CrimeStoppers. The Boston Police Department strictly protects the identities of those who assist in investigations anonymously.