Today, we celebrate freedom delayed but not denied!❤️💚💛 At First Teacher, one of our favorite books to read around this time of year is “Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free” by @alicefayewrites, beautifully illustrated by @keturahariel . This powerful story follows the life of Opal Lee, who is known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth” and her tireless journey to make Juneteenth a national holiday. It’s a reminder that change is possible when we show up with hope, heart, and community. #Juneteenth #OpalLee #FirstTeacherBoston

Happy Father’s Day from all of us at First Teacher! To every dad, daddy, papi, baba, uncle, grandpa, co-parent, and father figure: thank you for showing up for the little ones in your lives. Whether you’re following in the footsteps of prior examples or navigating without one, your children, partners, and the mothers of your children truly appreciate you. Today, we also want to uplift three local organizations doing incredible work to support fathers and those shaping young minds: @daddyandmeboston creates affirming spaces for dads and their kids to bond and build community with a focus on literacy. @daddymodetv equips fathers with tools, language, and confidence to be present, loving leaders. @fathersuplift supports fathers through mental health care and healing-centered programs. Check out Present by @drdanielsjr , co-founder of Father’s Uplift, an inspiring read on fatherhood and the power of being there. Thank you for all you do—today and every day. #HappyFathersDay #FirstTeacherBoston #CommunitySupport #FatherhoodMatters

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. — 💛 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