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Grief, Let’s talk about it.
I think we do our children a disservice hiding complex emotions from them. I get it. It’s a natural reaction to protect our children. What parent or teacher doesn’t wish to keep their kids from feeling sad? But we all know that to be unrealistic. So even if it’s our instinct we need to push…
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When The Bell Rings
One thing I love about school is when the bell rings. Metaphorically, at least. There are no bells at our school. (Maybe it’s a sensory thing?) Our body certainly has a reaction to bells, alarms, sirens. We have to prep our students for fire drills. Some wear headphones. It’s an overload of panic and anxiety.…
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When readers hold the key, stories unlock hearts
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It begins with a story. A spark of magic ignites your heart and imagination. A character speaks to your soul, or a glorious world of possibility unfolds before you. Do you remember your first story spark? That moment still shapes who you are today. Stories show us who we can become. Stories unlock hearts.
Every child deserves that magical connection. Every child deserves to discover their world of possibilities. Yet for over three million children in the United States, disabilities create barriers to these transformative experiences. The US Census Bureau reports cognitive challenges as the most common obstacle.
But “difficulty” does not mean impossible. Every child can learn. Every child deserves the chance to learn. This drives the mission of 4 Kinds Publishing: providing children the keys to unlock stories waiting to inspire them, show them they belong, and empower them to shape their future.
It begins with a story. It begins with ensuring that story reaches the child waiting for their spark of magic to unlock worlds of possibilities.
Thank you for visiting. Your presence here speaks volumes about your dedication to a child in your life – someone who depends on you and treasures your support. I’m as grateful as they are for the vital work you do.
— Kevin
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