Juneteenth is celebrated annually on June 19, which is the day in 1865 that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas got word that they were free. President Joe Biden signed the … Read More
Mental Health Awareness Month at WITS
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. At WITS, we strive to provide students with the resources they need to take good care of their mental health. We know our teachers … Read More
WITS Kindergarten: We Did It!
WITS is proud to celebrate the culmination of WITS Kindergarten Online for the 2020-2021 school year. Kindergarten is a great time to introduce students to the benefits of online learning. … Read More
WITS Celebrates Earth Day and the Environment
Every year, people come together across the world to celebrate our beautiful planet. We celebrate Earth Day annually on April 22nd to show our appreciation for the world we live … Read More
Representations of Disability in Kids’ Lit for Deaf History Month
By Erin Toale & Ellen Werner This Deaf History Month (3/13-4/15), WITS celebrates the accomplishments of people who are deaf and hard of hearing. Today, we are sharing resources to … Read More
An Introduction to Movement and Mindfulness
By Laurie Brooks & Annie Kennedy Take note of how your body feels right now. As you’re reading this, are your back and shoulders hunched, because you’ve been sitting in … Read More
WITS Kindergarten: The Power and Magic of Interactive Read Alouds
Story time is sacred. When I was a kindergarten teacher, one of my favorite parts of the day was interactive read alouds. I would sing our jingle to signal to my students to … Read More
WITS Picks: WITS’ Staff Share Favorite Books by BIPOC Authors
WITS endeavors to elevate Black voices and actively support antiracist initiatives throughout the year. This Black History Month, we are especially excited to share resources so that our community can … Read More
Meet Atticus and Elliot May
We are all going through a lot of change. As adults, we are adjusting to new habits, routines, and responsibilities. It can be overwhelming, and whether you exercise, bake bread, … Read More
Communities of Readers – Celebrating National Reading Group Month
Here at WITS, we pride ourselves in creating communities of readers among students, mentors, teachers, and even WITS staff and leadership. In honor of National Reading Group Month, we are … Read More