Recommended Resources
At United We Learn™, we've gathered these resources with care to make it easier for families, educators, and caregivers to discover tools, organizations, products, and experiences that help early childhood and elementary-aged children—and the adults who support them—build connection, belonging, and emotional safety. These are resources we've explored, tested, or come to know through trusted relationships.
As with any recommendation, every child, family, and situation is unique. We encourage you to explore what feels right for your needs and values.
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Each resource is selected with care and aligned with the values of United We Learn.
Trauma-informed
Neurodiversity-affirming
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FREE RESOURCES
Connection Jar Activity
A simple family activity to help children and caregivers build trust, belonging, and emotional safety through meaningful conversations.
My Circle of Care Activity
Invite children to place themselves in the center and then identify the people around them who help them feel safe, loved, connected, and supported.
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uplifting children is a mission that matters
Foster the Village is a tax-exempt, 501c3 organization that supports children from birth to 18 years old in Brown County, WI who have been removed from their homes and placed in foster care due to abuse and/or neglect. They brighten the lives of children in out-of-home care by providing essential basic needs and community support, to ease the foster care journey for children and caregivers.
**COLLECTING PERSONAL CARE ITEMS FROM AUG 9-20, 2026.** AMAZON WISHLIST BELOW.
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
You Belong
You Belong is a non-profit organization in the Green Bay, WI area that provides services and programs for families, individuals living with disabilities, and their caregivers.
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TRUSTED VOICES
Brave Parenting
@braveparenting_
This is Lucy Loader, founder of Brave Parenting. She’s a former principal and assistant principal with a master's in educational leadership. Lucy spent 25 years in Victorian schools. She now is helping parents raise brave kids. Lucy offers The Brave Parenting Framework.
Check out @braveparenting_ on Instagram. Be a passive or active participant in the online community.
Dr. Stacy Kelsey
@dr.stacy.kelsey
DrStacy Kelsey
Dr. Stacy Kelsey is a psychologist, child development coach, national trainer, and founder of Brainworks Pediatric Group. Dr. Kelsey is also the creator of Mindful Learning Model. She helps adults create calm, connected learning environments where children can thrive.
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APPS & DIGITAL TOOLS
SMOLSTEPS
@smolsteps
The creators of SMOLSTEPS are soon to be parents and the fear of screen addiction in kids always haunted them. Thus, being qualified in engineering and psychology, they built an app which makes transitions from screens to toys smoother than ever.
@kidboxstories
@kidbox
KidBox: Behind the Pages
Kidbox is a children’s storytelling platform where real people turn their ideas into illustrated, read-aloud books. We offer families calmer, better screen time and give kids ages 2–8 a joyful place to read, listen, and imagine.
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TRUSTED LIBRARY: Children’s Books & Activities
@kids.book.hub
Kids Book Hub
Kids Book Hub helps families discover quality children’s books, educational activities, and trusted literacy resources while connecting readers with independent authors and hidden gems.
UNITED WE LEARN BOOK SERIES located on Kids Book Hub (Search ages 3-5, 6-8, or 10-12).
The Human Skills Library
Founded by Sydney teachers Ashleigh and Jordana, The Human Skills Library helps families and schools build empathy, creativity, resilience, and critical thinking. Their mission is to equip children with the human skills technology can't replace.
The Human Skills Library
@thehumanskillslibrary
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CREATIVE EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS
Alphapals was created by a mom when her son struggled with learning. Guided by “Always Play... Always Learn,” plush letters build recognition, colors, word pairing, communication, and growth—all stored in a convenient bag. A FEW EXAMPLES BELOW:
alpha.pals
True Talk: Family Edition is a screen-free family conversation card game with fun questions and silly challenges designed to help kids and adults connect, laugh, and create meaningful moments together.
truetalkgames
@truetalkgames