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Raising Active Children, A Sloth’s Perspective
Some of us are born with an athletic drive and an innate need to stay moving. So then how do we, those of us without that athletic calling, raise active children?
Bedtime Stories 101
Elevate your storytime and support your child’s reading skills.
We’re keeping it simple. I’m sharing some of the exact strategies and techniques I mastered in all of my teacher experiences and trainings.
Critical Conversations with Naomi O’Brien (@readlikearockstar)
We chat with Naomi, an early educator and a leading voice on social justice, anti-racist education.
Teacher Talks #2: Jen & Mira
Meet Jen and Mira, the voices behind Teaching Is Intellectual. We learned more about doctoral programs in education, their personal journeys, and how important relationships are in our field.
Our Favorite Books: names
We’ve compiled a list of our favorite inclusive books for you! These diverse stories touch on the importance of names and name stories.
Our Favorite Books: cultural identity
We’ve compiled a list of our favorite inclusive books for you! These diverse stories touch on cultural identity, family, and self-love.
When Grown-Ups Play: tips and tutorials for home
One of the most impactful ways we can support play-based learning is through modeling. Lauren DeMarco from Makers Community Studio shares her insight as a parent who has adopted collaborative play sessions and strategies with her family.
Allusio How To: manage holiday stress for young children
With the holiday season fast approaching, we know the stress and feelings of anxiety that families of young children face. We’re sharing simple strategies for you and your child to help cope through this year’s winter.
A Letter From the Teacher: Indigenous representation and TikTok in a preschool curriculum
How do we center Indigenous voices beyond after November? Let’s talk about inclusion and the unexpected role of TikTok.
Allusio How To: create an engaging and interactive music center
Music is a key part of the human experience and an integral part of teaching young children. Here are some of our favorite instruments that you might not have in your classroom.
Promoting Social and Emotional Growth in Young Children
In a world that overemphasizes academic performance and standardized testing in young children, education consultants and teachers have long advocated for healthy social and emotional development. Read on to learn more about this topic and find useful resources for help.
Optimism in the Classroom
As an education consultant, I am challenging you to bring optimism into your work. I am inviting you to begin each day with a clean slate and new hopes. Read on to learn about the importance of optimism in the classroom.
Allusio Academy for Educators
As our world and its challenges continuously shift, we at Allusio Academy are excited to launch new services and resources created for educators like us.
Teacher Talks #1: Allyssa
Welcome to Teacher Talks, a new series that shines the spotlight on critical voices in early education.
Interview With NPR’s On Point Radio
Our founder Siriana had the fantastic opportunity to join a live radio show and share her thoughts on virtual learning in our nation today.