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Be That Someone.

    
...for that special grown-up
   in a child's world

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A New Blog:  Be That Someone.

4/23/2020

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As schools shut down last month, shell-shocked parents and their young children retreated to the physical protection of their homes, only to recognize a looming reality: Uncertainty had toppled all plans. Carefully shaped routines evaporated. Children’s multifaceted worlds beyond their homes - and all that these provided, including childcare - had ceased for the forseeable future. Their colorful, organized classrooms with labeled shelves, and the sense of place and order that they offered, were lost for the academic year. Playdates and lessons ceased.  Neighborhood playgrounds lay abandoned. In the quiet stillness, you could almost hear a collective parental gasp, a terse inhale without release.

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    Be That Someone.

    For that special
    grown-up in
    a child's world


    Be That Someone brings classroom management strategies to your projects.  
     Benefit from what teachers know. 


    Be That Someone 
    features creative ideas that inspire joy and playfulness.

    Be That Someone 
    features
     art projects,
    children's book suggestions, music,
    illustrated recipes, unique outings,
    and yoga/mindfulness practices
    for young children.


    Be That Someone is informed by the renowned Reggio Emilia Approach and focuses on the experience of learning within the context of relationships. 

    Be That Someone recognizes the central importance of self care when taking care of a young child, and provides encouragement for grown-ups, too.



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