Early Learning Program at Community Teamwork

A huge thank you to Hearts in Art for visiting our James Houlares Center as part of our Community in the Classroom initiative!
Our children had such a meaningful and creative experience working together to create beautiful pictures and cards for children who are in hospitals. Through art, kindness, and connection, Hearts in Art helped our students learn the power of giving back and brightening someone else’s day. 💌✨
Hearts in Art is a youth organization dedicated to spreading education and awareness about community service to younger generations through the arts, and their visit truly inspired our classrooms.
Thank you for sharing your time, creativity, and compassion with our students — we loved having you with us! 💖
Please show them some love and follow them on Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/heartsinartt?igsh=MWRyenFuNTd6ZjZvNQ==)

A huge THANK YOU to Michael Brucato, Business Development Manager at Teaching Strategies, for visiting our children at the Parker Avenue Early Learning Program as our latest Community in the Classroom guest! 👏😊
Michael shared the joy of reading by spending time with our children and reading a story aloud. 📖❤️ As an added surprise, he generously donated $550 worth of children's books and materials to support literacy and learning in our classrooms! 🎉📚
We are so grateful for community partners like Michael and Teaching Strategies who help inspire a love of learning and make a meaningful impact on the lives of young children. 🌟
🤝 Interested in being a Community in the Classroom guest?
We are always looking for community members, businesses, and organizations to share their careers, talents, hobbies, or favorite books with our children!
📧 Contact Shawna Doran at [email protected] to learn more.
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A big thank you to Behavioral Health Supports from the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care for visiting our Lowell Collaborative Preschool Academy site with the one and only Tucker the Turtle! 🐢💚
Tucker the Turtle is a beloved friend from the Pyramid Model in Early Childhood who helps children learn how to recognize big feelings, calm their bodies, and problem-solve in safe and positive ways. Through fun stories, breathing techniques, and “tucking into their shell” to take a moment to calm down, Tucker teaches children important social-emotional skills they can use every day!
Our educators and children had such a wonderful time learning, practicing calming strategies, and building emotional awareness together. Thank you for supporting our classrooms and helping us continue to foster safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environments for all children!