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Allison J. Williams
Allison J. Williams
26 days ago · joined the group.
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🧠💚 May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚🧠


To all the amazing teachers of primary-aged children: this is your reminder that your mental health matters too.


You show up every day with patience, love, and energy—but you can't pour from an empty cup. Take time to check in with yourself. Rest when you need it. Ask for support. Prioritize you.


A healthy mind helps you show up as the best version of yourself—for your students, your family, and yourself.


This month, let's normalize teachers taking care of their mental well-being. 🌿


💬 What do YOU do to take care of your mental health as a teacher? Share in the comments—we can all learn from each other.


#MentalHealthAwareness #TeacherWellbeing #PrimaryTeachers #MentalHealthMatters #YouMatterToo

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Perseverance in Early Childhood Education 


To every early childhood teacher showing up with patience, passion, and purpose—keep going. 


Some days feel like finger paint and glitter magic…, and others like spilled milk and endless questions. But through it all, you persevere. You plant seeds of confidence, kindness, and curiosity in little hearts that will bloom forever, shaping the future of these young minds.


Even when the work is hard, your impact is deep.

 Even when you’re tired, your presence matters.

 Even when progress feels slow, you are building brilliance.

Remember: small hands need steady hearts—and your perseverance shapes the future.


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Charlene Duncan
29 de abr.

Thank you, Sheila! This post speaks straight to the heart of every early childhood educator.

It’s true: the days are often a whirlwind of messes, questions, and moments that stretch our patience. But within those everyday challenges lies something extraordinary. We're not just guiding children, we're helping them discover who they are, one small but meaningful moment at a time.

Building Resilience with Love & Care 🌟

To all the amazing early childhood teachers and families of primary-age children, this is your gentle reminder that YOU are doing incredible work. 

Guiding young minds is joyful and meaningful, but it can also be overwhelming at times. In the midst of shaping bright futures, it’s easy to forget that YOU deserve care, too.


Resilience isn’t about being unbreakable — it’s about being able to bend without breaking. And that strength comes from small, daily choices to look after yourself.


Here are a few simple ways to foster resilience and self-care:

  1. Pause and Breathe: A few deep breaths can reset your mind and calm your heart.

  2. Talk It Out: Sharing your day — the highs and lows — builds connection and releases stress.


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Sheila Thomas
Sheila Thomas
25 de abr.

What a beautiful and heartfelt reminder! 💖 As educators and caregivers, we often pour so much into others that we forget to refill our own cups. This message is both empowering and grounding—resilience truly does begin with intentional acts of self-love and grace. I especially love the encouragement to lead by example; our children are always watching, and what better lesson than the power of self-care?

Thank you for this gentle nudge.

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