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

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