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This Memorial Day, let’s take a moment to pause, reflect, and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.
At Emma’s Place, we’ve prepared a meaningful way for you to spend this important holiday with your children.
Through a short video, printable games, and engaging worksheets, you can help your little ones understand the value of courage, sacrifice, and remembrance — in a way that’s age-appropriate and family-friendly.
Let’s teach our children not only to remember but also to appreciate the freedoms we enjoy thanks to those who served.
Included in this Memorial Day pack:
- A short educational video
-Printable games for hands-on fun
- Worksheets to reinforce learning and gratitude
Spend this Memorial Day learning, creating, and remembering  together.
Visit www.emmasplace.ca to download your free materials.

This month at Emma’s Place, we’re buzzing with excitement! 
Check out our latest video with fun insect riddles designed especially for young learners. It's a great way to spark curiosity and language development through play.
Visit www.emmasplace.ca to enjoy the complete version of the clip in both English and Spanish, along with free printable activities, games, flashcards, and more resources related to insects and other seasonal topics.
Let the learning adventure begin! 

As a mother, grandmother, and daughter, I found this poem profoundly truthful. It reflects everything I saw and felt through my own mother’s love. I’ve always tried to follow in her footsteps and do my best, and it was only when I became a mother myself that I truly understood what unconditional love means.
On this special day, I send my love and best wishes to all the beautiful mothers out there — starting with my own mom, my daughter, the mothers in my family, the expecting mothers, and all my dear friends and community members.
 Happy Mother’s Day! 
From the heart,

Emma Ugarelli
 www.emmasplace.ca

What’s a book from your childhood that you still love? Share it with us!
At www.emmasplace.ca, you’ll find free educational resources and my collection of six children’s books in English and four in Spanish.
These books are more than just stories — they’re tools to introduce social values like friendship, empathy, resilience, and courage. Each tale features adorable animal characters, vibrant illustrations, and meaningful yet simple messages that will capture children’s hearts and spark important conversations.
They’re perfect for parents, caregivers, and educators — and delightful for adults to read too!
 Explore the stories and download free resources at www.emmasplace.ca

Poetry for Young Hearts at Emma’s Place At Emma’s Place, we believe that every child deserves the chance to see the world not just through facts and figures, but through beauty, wonder, and imagination. That’s why we’re proud to include poetry as a meaningful part of our learning materials.
Poetry speaks to children in a special way—through rhythm, rhyme, and the magic of words. It helps them notice the small things: a flower blooming, a butterfly landing, the way the wind dances through the trees. These gentle observations encourage mindfulness, language development, and a deep appreciation for the world around them.
In every season, through every theme, we offer poems that are:

• Simple yet rich in meaning
• Playful and full of rhythm
• Centered around nature, feelings, and discovery
• Designed to inspire curiosity and joy

Whether it’s a rhyme about the colors of spring, a verse that celebrates a grandparent’s hug, or a chant for dancing around the Maypole, poetry helps children connect what they feel with what they see and do.
At Emma’s Place, we are committed to nurturing young minds—and poetry is one of the many ways we help children learn, grow, and fall in love with language.
Explore our poetry corner, download seasonal rhymes, or try one of our poetry-based games with your little ones. Let’s make learning beautiful, musical, and full of heart.