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June is here and it’s our final month of programming for the school year! 🩵
From book clubs and play dates to reflection and celebration, there’s something for everyone this month. Don’t miss your chance to connect, share, and close out the year with us!
Links in bio to RSVP!
#FirstTeacherBoston #CommunityConnections #ParentSupport #EndOfYear #JuneEvents #Bostonwithkids

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at First Teacher!
To every mama, auntie, grandma, godmother, and caregiver nurturing little ones…you are the heart of our village! We see you and we’re so very grateful for you.
We’re also sending love to those who are missing their mothers, their children, or carrying dreams of motherhood in their hearts. However this day finds you, we’re thinking of you. 🩵
#FirstTeacherBoston #MothersDay #YouAreTheVillage

🌸 May is blooming with fun at First Teacher! From playdates to book clubs, Zumba to parent support—there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out! RSVP link in our bio!!
#FirstTeacherBoston #FamilyFun #ParentSupport #CommunityConnection

🩵 Cada año, el 30 de abril, celebramos el Día de los Niños, el Día de los Libros, un alegre recordatorio de que los niños y los libros van de la mano.
En First Teacher, creemos que las historias fortalecen el cerebro, los vínculos y el sentido de pertenencia. Por eso, destacamos Book Fiesta! de Pat Mora, autora, poeta y fundadora de esta hermosa celebración. Este libro bilingue nos recuerda: las historias se pueden compartir en cualquier lugar, en cualquier idioma, y que cada niño merece su magia.
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💛 Every year on April 30, we celebrate Día de los niños, Día de los libros, a joyful reminder that kids and books belong together.
At First Teacher, we believe stories build brains, bonds, and belonging. That’s why we’re spotlighting Book Fiesta! by Pat Mora - author, poet, and founder of this beautiful celebration.
This bilingual book reminds us: stories can be shared anywhere, in any language, and every child deserves their magic. Beautiful illustrations by @rafaellopezillustration
#firstteacherboston #diadelosniño #diádeloslibros #powertotheparents #poderalospadres

We’re excited to welcome Dominique Bellegarde of @dlegacypacesetters to next week’s Perinatal Workshop for her powerful session: The Wonders of Breastmilk 🍼💛
With 16+ years of experience in lactation support and a heart for community, Dominique empowers families with knowledge, care, and confidence.
Join us to learn, connect, and celebrate the brilliance of breastmilk
#PerinatalWorkshop #CommunityCare #BreastfeedingSupport #powertotheparents #firstteacherboston

🌱🌍 Happy Earth Day from our growing community!
At our last workshop, parents/caregivers got their hands dirty (in the best way!) making terrariums and learning fun ways to connect with nature as a family.
These little ecosystems went home with a purpose in mind: school readiness starts with curiosity, creativity, and time together!! Families also left with resources and ideas to keep the learning going at home!
Want to make your own? Slide for the instructions and inspiration from our workshop! Don’t forget to tag us if you share! 🩵
#happyearthday #firstteacherboston #craftswithkids #schoolreadiness #powertotheparents #schoolvacationactivities #spring

Happy Wednesday! So, we tried something new! Our Goodnight Book Club (GNBC) met in person this month! Cozy pajamas, book-making, bookmark decorating, and a sweet read-aloud of Plátanos Are Love by @areynosomorris made it a morning to remember!
Did you miss it? Join us this tonight for our virtual book club! Even if you didn’t RSVP for book delivery, you can still hop on to read, relax, and help your little one build a daily reading habit. #powertotheparents #schoolreadiness #readersandleaders #firstteacherboston

✨Speaker Highlight
Jessica Paulino is a mother, full spectrum doula, yogi, healing practitioner, and advocate. Raised between Boston and the Dominican Republic, she’s passionate about holding space for love, grief, and joy, while making sure families feel seen and supported. Her passions shine through her work as the founder of @theemaproject and @goldenflorwellness
We’re so excited to welcome Jessica to our April 14th Perinatal Workshop!
#doula #perinatalworkshops #bostondoula #firstteacherboston #powertotheparents

Today’s Goodnight Book Club celebrates embracing our true selves! We’re reading Too Much by Jolene Gutierrez—an inspiring story that reminds us things when can do when the it’s just “too much,” especially in a world that often misunderstands neurodiversity.
We’re also diving into Río de Mariposas, a beautiful Spanish tale of growth and transformation. 💙📚
As always, you’re welcome to join our virtual read aloud if you didn’t sign up for a book delivery this month! We can’t wait to read with you! #sensoryprocessingdisorder #books #riodemariposas #goodnightbookclub #childrensbookclub

It’s World Autism Awareness Day! Have you heard about our All Abilities program?
In a world that often overlooks the unique strengths of individuals with diverse abilities—and the parents navigating it—finding a space for families in Roxbury, Dorchester, and Mattapan felt nearly impossible. So we created it! Our All Abilities program is a space to connect, share, and thrive together. 💙🩵
Today, we’re excited to read Too Much by Jolene Gutierrez in our Book Club—a powerful story about embracing who you are.
If our All Abilities Group sounds like the community you need right now or if you’d like to join us tonight for our virtual book club, send us a DM!
#worldautismawarenessday #powertotheparents #firstteacherboston










We were on the news!
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Check out the programs you are interested in participating!
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Join us as we check-in, share resources and our recent ‘highs & lows’ of parenting and caregiving.
Virtual Program
Our Goals

1 - Build a safe community…
…that is free of judgement. Parents and caregivers need to feel connected with others who understand that parenting is difficult for everyone regardless of race, culture, or socioeconomic status.

2 - Increase parent & caregiver confidence and capacity…
…in our ability to be our child’s first and most important brain builder and teacher.

3 - Prepare our children to be ready for school…
…and ultimately the world.
Join us for our final play date of the year! Keep an eye on your email and texts for the details!
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