Today I’m remaking my Star Chart⭐✨ Here’s how I put it together: I tape full sheets of construction paper horizontally—purple, green, blue, and orange—with a star on top, then laminate it for durability. Each student gets a clothespin with their name that will move up the chart as they show positive behavior. I know behavior systems can be controversial, but this one works beautifully in my preschool classroom because it’s rooted in positivity and growth. At the beginning of the year, it starts

Do you know why the color purple was once considered the color of royalty? In ancient times, purple dye came from a tiny Mediterranean sea snail called murex. It took thousands of snails to produce just a small amount of dye, making purple garments extremely rare and costly. Only emperors, kings, and high-ranking nobles could afford them, and in some places, wearing purple without permission was punishable by law. Over time, purple became permanently tied to power, wealth, and prestige. Today, s

More than 15,000 attended the Purple Parade today (Oct. 25). The parade is Singapore's largest movement to support inclusion and celebrate the abilities of Persons with Disabilities. | Mothership