WHAT DOES PRE-K ACTIVITIES TEAM DO?

Our work focuses on developing social-emotional skills in Pre-K children at the school. Through storytelling, movement activities, and artistic expression, we help children recognize, understand, and embrace the emotions and feelings they experience.

By providing playful, practical tools, we guide them to identify and manage their emotions in a healthy and productive way. At the same time, we emphasize the importance of self-care and encourage each child to see the beauty and inner light they carry within.

The school already has a strong foundation in supporting social-emotional development, and our efforts build on this solid groundwork. Our goal is to plant a seed for them to cultivate self-awareness, foster emotional resilience, and believe in their full potential as they grow.

PRE-K ACTIVITES LEAD'S MESSAGE

I’m very happy to continue my journey with Kids in Distress Auxiliary, where I’ve been working with a wonderful team since the beginning of the year. Together, we are deeply committed to helping the Pre-K children develop the skills they need to grow emotionally and socially.

With 20 years of experience as a therapist, I’m grateful for the chance to bring some of what I’ve learned into this new space. But what has truly inspired me is the love and light these children already carry. Through our time together, we don’t just teach—they teach us too. It’s a beautiful exchange of learning and growth.

I believe love is the most powerful force in the world. When we share our love and encourage these children to love themselves and others, we’re not only building their confidence, but also planting the seeds for a brighter, more compassionate future. The more we shine, the more we allow others to shine, and that’s the ripple effect I hope to create.

Thank you for supporting our mission. Together, we’re bringing joy, hope, and strength to these children, one day at a time.

Teca Machado, Pre-K Activities Lead

A LITTLE BIT OF WHAT WE DO