I’ve been spending some time putting the thinking behind Visually Speaking into writing. The first article explores a question we occasionally get asked: Why don’t our learning resources include recommended age ranges? It’s a question that has shaped many of our design decisions and over-arching philosophy. In the article, I talk about why chronological age and developmental milestones are valuable, while also exploring why we begin with a different question when choosing or designing a learning resource: What is this learner (client, child, self) working toward right now? I’d love to know what you think. After you’ve had a chance to read it, feel free to come back here and share your reflections. - What resonated with you? - What challenged your thinking? - What questions did it leave you with? https://visuallyspeakinginc.com/why-dont-visually-speaking-resources-include-age-ranges/

Hello, community! 👋 I’d love your input as we continue building Thriving Together. This community is still new, which means we have a wonderful opportunity to shape it together. Rather than guessing what would be most helpful, I’d love to hear from you. What would make this community most valuable for you over the summer? Vote below, and if you have other ideas, I’d love to hear them in the comments. Every bit of feedback helps shape what we create together. Summer gives us a chance to experiment and build this community together.

Greetings! I wanted to let you know I’ve switched the drop in time today for the coffee chat from 10 am ET to 12 pm ET. This is the last drop in for June. I’m wondering what shape July could take and welcome your input. Would themes be helpful? What times or formats are best for you? Looking forward to your feedback. In fact, I might send a poll this time, because summer is a natural transition for many folks. Best 💜 P.S. GIFs are really popular on Skool, so I’m embracing it… and trying not to get lost scrolling to find the ‘perfect’ one!

This weekend, I had the opportunity to sit down with Salli Carter for an upcoming episode of The Educator Experience podcast, which will air this fall. Salli was kind enough to share a few clips in advance, and I thought it would be fun to give this community a first look. 😊 If you enjoy hearing educator stories and perspectives, I think you’ll appreciate the conversations Salli is creating. One of the themes that kept coming up in our conversation was community, and it left me reflecting on how much that has shaped me over the years. Early in my classroom teaching experience, creating a sense of belonging for students mattered deeply to me. Looking back, I realize that community wasn’t separate from learning—it was part of the learning. Building trust, making room for every voice, and helping students feel seen mattered just as much as the lessons themselves. As Salli and I talked, I found myself connecting those early experiences with what I’m trying to cultivate here. Different setting, same hope. Whether in a classroom or an online space, I believe people thrive when they know they belong and when every voice matters. In many ways, that’s at the heart of Visually Speaking too: making voices visible and creating opportunities for people to connect, learn, and support one another. Not surprisingly, community found its way into many parts of our discussion. 💜 I’m excited to share the full episode when it airs this fall, but until then, I hope you enjoy this little behind-the-scenes glimpse. ✨ Consider this your exclusive preview. Here is the YouTube link to The Educator Experience channel: https://youtube.com/@theeducatorexperience?si=jFIcC-nHhbKVXvq3 …And the Podcast link on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-educator-experience-podcast-with-salli-carter/id1817723101

Good morning! Just wanted to share that I’ll be live this am, 10 am ET, with a warm beverage ready to chat. Have a wonderful day 💜