Apples & Heart

03/11/2026

It’s been a little while since I’ve shared an Apples & Heart update, and honestly… there’s a reason for that.

Life has been full. Busy. Beautiful. A little chaotic at times. And through all of it, one thing has become clearer to me than ever before:

I have never felt something in my bones as strongly as I do that I am meant for Apples & Heart.

Thank you so much to the families who have already joined the Reading Roots waitlist for Apples & Heart. Your support means the world to me and reminds me how special this little learning community is going to be.

Right now I’m still teaching full-time, so my availability is limited. But once summer arrives, I’ll have much more flexibility to begin offering sessions and connecting with families one-on-one.

If you’ve been thinking about joining the waitlist, sign up! The more interest I can see now, the better I can plan for what Apples & Heart will offer families this summer.

🍎♥️

01/16/2026

Quiet behind-the-scenes tonight 🤍

01/11/2026

Reading Roots was created for learners who need time, patience, & safety to grow.

❌ Not a program that pushes
❌ Not a one-size-fits-all fix

Just intentional, 1:1 support that meets readers exactly where they are 🤍

Create a form and start a conversation.

01/05/2026

Let’s talk about who Reading Roots is (and isn’t) for.

Reading Roots is for:
• Kids who need patience
• Kids who feel anxious
• Kids who need confidence rebuilt

Reading Roots might not be for:
• Families looking for quick fixes
• High-pressure acceleration

Just sharing this for clarity 🤍

01/04/2026

To my fellow teachers heading back tomorrow 🤍

Even in my 11th year, the day before going back to school still brings anxiety. I don’t think that means we’re doing something wrong… I think it means this job asks us to hold a lot, and we feel it.

As you head back, I wish you a safe and steady rest of the school year. Some days will feel meaningful, some will feel exhausting, and some will feel like you’re just trying to make it through.

All of that is real.

Teaching asks so much of us — emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Teaching requires patience and heart — often more than anyone sees.

Please remember that you are not failing because you’re tired, overwhelmed, or questioning things. You are human. And the way you care for kids matters far beyond what can be tracked or measured.

Protect your peace where you can. And give yourself permission to be a person first, not just a role.

May you find small moments of joy in the middle of the chaos, connection in unexpected places, and reminders of why you chose this work in the first place.

01/01/2026

🌱 A little update from Apples & Heart 🍎

Miss Jessi B. here! 👩🏻‍🏫 Right now, my focus is Reading Roots, which is 1:1 reading support created for learners who need patience and a calm space to grow.

Reading Roots is rooted in the belief that reading struggles don’t mean a child isn’t capable. It usually means they need support that feels safe, intentional, and human.

Over my Christmas break, I’ve been using the time and space to work on Apples & Heart as much as I can. Since summer, I honestly haven’t had the time or headspace to focus on this business in the way I wanted while teaching full-time. This break has given me the chance to finally slow down, revisit the heart of what I’m building, and put care into the details. It feels good♥️

As Apples & Heart continues to grow, I’m being intentional about how things unfold. This work is meant to feel thoughtful, not rushed. Supportive, not transactional. Gentle, but meaningful.

Thank you for being here and for supporting work that’s built with care 🤍

12/31/2025

Curiosity > fear. Always🤍

12/30/2025

Some kids don’t hate reading…
they hate how reading makes them FEEL.

Fear.
Embarrassment.
Comparison.

When reading has always been tied to being watched, timed, corrected, or compared, it stops feeling SAFE.

That’s not a lack of ability.
That’s a nervous system protecting itself.

Reading Roots prioritizes emotional well-being, because when a child feels safe, learning can finally begin. 🍎🌱

Create a form and start a conversation.

12/29/2025

Reading Roots waitlist is still open!

12/20/2025

Every child deserves strong roots in reading — roots built on confidence, patience, and care. 🍎💛

Reading Roots offers individualized, one-on-one online reading sessions designed to support your child’s growth in phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and reading confidence.

Each child begins with a gentle reading assessment to understand where they are and how best to support them. From there, I create a personalized learning plan, shaped with parent input and grounded in what helps children feel safe, capable, and encouraged.

Sessions are engaging and interactive through Zoom. Optional weekly progress snapshots help you stay connected to your child’s growth.

💌 I’m beginning with a Reading Roots interest list to gauge enrollment before opening sessions. Spots will be intentionally limited so each child receives the care and attention they deserve.

If you’d like to learn more or add your child to the Reading Roots interest list, sign up today. 📖

https://www.wixforms.com/f/7378185681836704792

12/20/2025

Reading Roots for Grown-Ups is a private, judgment-free space for adults who want to rebuild reading confidence and reconnect with reading as a source of comfort and strength.

📖 You deserve this skill.
🍎 Join the interest list today!

https://www.wixforms.com/f/7381809773710148645