Belonging Through Community
This month, we celebrate the many ways people come together. From family traditions and neighborhood celebrations to cheering for teams from around the world, July reminds us that community grows through kindness, teamwork, and shared experiences. Every person brings something valuable, and together we create something bigger than ourselves.
Community Connections
Think about your own community. What makes it special? Draw or write about a place, person, or tradition that helps you feel like you belong. It could be your neighborhood, your school, your family, or a favorite local place.
Celebrate Together
Many people celebrate Independence Day with family, friends, parades, music, and fireworks. What is your favorite way to celebrate with others? Design your own community celebration or create a new tradition everyone could enjoy together.
Teamwork Wins
The World Cup reminds us that great teams succeed by working together. Think about a time you helped someone—or someone helped you—to reach a goal. Draw or write about how teamwork made a difference.
Cheer for Empathy
This week, become someone’s biggest fan. Encourage a classmate, thank a teacher, celebrate a friend’s success, or cheer someone on who needs a little confidence. Small acts of encouragement can make a big difference.
Community & Togetherness
July is a time to celebrate the people and places that bring us together. Whether we're gathering with family, supporting our communities, or cheering for teams from around the world, we discover that respect, kindness, and teamwork connect us all. Every act of encouragement, every shared tradition, and every helping hand reminds us that we are stronger when we support one another. This month is about celebrating not only where we come from, but also the friendships and communities we build every day.
This month's featured resources
Looking for ways to continue this month's conversations at home? These resources help parents reinforce confidence, emotional awareness, teamwork, and healthy communication through everyday moments.
Helping Kids Learn From Mistakes
As children experience victories, disappointments, and teamwork this month, the words adults choose can shape resilience, confidence, and emotional growth.
Reflect
Reflect on meaningful moments
Reflect on celebrations, games, and friendships.
Encourage
Words that build confidence
Build confidence with encouraging words and kind gestures.
Grow
Every mistake teaches something
Turn mistakes into opportunities for growth and learning.
Bring the fun home!
New favorites, cozy finds, and little things to love, inspired by this month’s theme. Plush toys, storybooks, and playful goodies made for imagination, learning and everyday fun.