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EPISODE · Jan 5, 2026 · 29 MIN

Ep 44: The Pre-primary Classroom - Yolita's home

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Yolita Ray has spent decades shaping little minds in the pre-primary classroom at the Ancona School in Chicago. With warmth, patience, and deep purpose, she helps children build the emotional, social and academic foundations that will carry them through life. Her love for early childhood education shines as she shares what makes this age so magical—and why she wouldn’t want to teach any other group. If you've ever wondered what it's like to truly meet kids where they are, this one's for you. To learn more about Ancona, visit the school’s webpage: https://www.anconaschool.org/ and consider donating or coming by for a visit.  There is no other school like it in Chicago.  You can also follow along at @AnconaSchool on Instagram. Please visit www.MyHomeIsSpecial.com for the full project and follow @KBevPhoto on Instagram to see what I'm up to.

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