Branch & Blossom Atelier

02/26/2026

Well. This just proves that relationships matter ♥️♥️♥️

09/17/2025

Testing 🤢
As someone who has to teach a college courses about these assessment tools, I would say most teachers are trying to make the most of these early childhood assessment tools. Using them to inform teaching, but the fact that they are REQUIRED and being MONITORED by people not familiar with their classrooms is troubling.

What are your thoughts?

09/01/2025

Please educate yourself and avoid judgement. This was terrifying to watch the videos. So thankful for the outcome.

A moment of crisis calls for compassion.

08/09/2025

This week’s bonus episode of Dear Grownups is called “Grieving the End of Summer,” and it’s all about that bittersweet feeling so many of us have right now.

I’m sharing a simple reflection you can do—on your own, with your kids…with ideas for how to carry the best parts of summer with you into fall.

What will you miss most about this summer?

08/07/2025

Your classroom is not a product—it’s a living environment. Let children help shape it.

You don’t have to do it all by Day One.
Leave space—for children, for relationships, for growth.
Your setup doesn’t have to be finished; it has to be thoughtful.
💗 Tag a teacher who needs this gentle reminder.

08/05/2025

What if I told you it’s more than just centers? Check out the new episode on Dear Grownups to help you think about classrooms zones when setting up your environment.

08/04/2025

You have probably been spending the last few weeks setting up your classroom space. Is it ready? I’m giving you permission to not have everything completely finished before the children arrive.

Check out the new episode on creating a space FOR the children. ⬇️⬇️⬇️