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Our parents are so generous to show thier appreciation to the #risdcla staff. #risddreambig @RISDecs @katyphinney @kristinleeper9 @IamBranum

It was all about The Gingerbread Man at Little Mustangs this week! Gingerbread scented messy play, pretending to bake and actually making gingerbread. So fun!!! #RISDDreamBig ⁦@RISDecs⁩ #RISDcla ⁦@kristinleeper9⁩

Child-led. Joy-filled. A little messy — and deeply meaningful. “Think of playtime like an innovation lab where tomorrow’s civilization is being actively designed.” — Jordan Shapiro Play isn’t a break from learning. It is the learning. #ECE #RISDDreamBig

Toddlers love hidden places. This little one spent 10 minutes moving these washers up & down at the #risdcla. @katyphinney @kristinleeper9 @IamBranum #risddreambig @RISDecs @RichardsonISD

It’s #Kindnessweek at our CLAs and we’re Sprinkling kindness by making “Ice Cream Sundaes” for everyone in class. #RISDdreambig @LittleEaglesCLA @RISDecs

This is the sound of 100+ #RISDprek teachers engaging in lesson internalization! ❤️ 💙 💜 💚 #RISDdreambig #RISDecs #RISDtnl @IamBranum @kristinleeper9

The #RISDprek Specialists are pouring into our @RISDxPlore team this morning! #RISDdreambig #RISDtnl @IamBranum @kristinleeper9

#RISDprek teacher creating snow experiences today by using their imagination! ❄️🍧🎨 @NorthrichBears @kristinleeper9 @IamBranum #DreamBig

Ms. Rownak has two advanced degrees, taught high school math for 30 years, and began a new life in a new country, post-retirement. But to this little one? She’s just here to love him. #RISDDreamBig

Huge thanks to @NCJW for an amazing session with our HIPPY moms! Dr. Annette Whitney shared fantastic tips on healthy eating for kids, and the self-care yoga finale was the perfect touch 🧘‍♀️✨💛 #RISDecs @RISDecs

Little Mustangs Infants are learning nursery rhymes. Humpty Dumpty sensory experience for the win! Our littlest ones got to explore with their feet! #RISDDreamBig #RISDcla ⁦@JWhiteRISD⁩ ⁦@katyphinney⁩ ⁦@kristinleeper9⁩ ⁦@IamBranum⁩

Little Mustangs 2s are learning opposites and having a blast running UP and DOWN the hill! #RISDDreamBig @RISDcla ⁦@RISDecs⁩

Love my "J" hanging in my office. Stretching my skills & using artistic areas of my brain.

This afternoon the #RISDecs leadership team took time to learn a new skill from the amazing @mscfigueroa! Stitch by stitch, our team strengthened our skills and our bond. #RISDprek #RISDcla #RISDflc #RISDtnl #RISDdreambig

Little Mustangs CLA toddlers got to enjoy sensory play with pudding. We know parents shy away from this at home… but messy play is our jam! #RISDDreamBig #RISDcla #RISDecs ⁦@RichardsonISD⁩

Partnerships open doors & build bridges. Through @Gatewayofgrace, RISD is helping build new beginnings through early childhood training, job opportunities & English language support. We're empowering families in ways that reach beyond the classroom. 🔗 bit.ly/4pkNRVp

@IamBranum challenges district leaders to #RISDDreamBig by shadowing colleagues—sharpening our skills and deepening our connections. @StephanieT71956 we loved having you at LE today! Your leadership shines, and your friendship is a gift.

@DallasStars look who just got our stuck with reading kit! Roxan the cow is excited to share these with our smallest of readers Kinder! We love the STARS IM THIS CLASSROOM!💚🏒

Only in this job could I dress as a taco-loving dragon, read to the sweetest kids on earth, and call it a celebration of early literacy. That’s my kind of #RISDDreamBig!

Little Mustangs Fall Festival was a blast last night! We had a craft project with peeling stickers (for fine motor), duck fishing and a bean bag toss for hand-eye coordination, and edible “sand” for our young learners to explore, and more!!! #RISDcla #RISDecs #RISDBeTheOne