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Sticky Situations: Helping Children Learn to Problem Solve with Moxie
In early childhood, sticky situations happen every day. A toy won’t work the way a child expected. A zipper gets stuck. A block tower falls for the third time. Big feelings show up fast—and little bodies don’t yet have the tools to know what to do next.
Tearri Rivers
18 hours ago3 min read


Why Rest Time Matters (Even When Kids Say “No Naps!”)
Have you ever heard a little voice say, “I don’t want to take a nap!” You’re not alone. Many children feel that way, and that’s okay. But rest time is more than just a pause in the day—it’s a powerful opportunity for social-emotional growth and learning.
Tearri Rivers
Jan 122 min read


Why The Moxie & Me Show Is Rooted in Social-Emotional Learning And How Rooted in Reading Shapes the Way the Show Is Shared
When I first imagined The Moxie & Me Show , I knew one thing for certain: it was never meant to be just a learning show. It was created to be a safe, welcoming space for young children—especially those who learn differently—to see themselves, their feelings, and their experiences reflected back to them. Moxie wasn’t designed to be a teacher who simply gives answers. She was designed to be a friend who learns alongside the child watching. That heart is why The Moxie & Me Show
Tearri Rivers
Dec 21, 20253 min read


Rooted in Reading ~ A Free Reading Program (Phonics Based)
Introducing Rooted in Reading — A Free Reading Program for Young Learners
We’re excited to introduce Rooted in Reading, a free reading program designed to gently and intentionally support children as they begin their journey toward reading.
Tearri Rivers
Dec 21, 20253 min read


Little Voices, Big Lessons: Why Puppets Belong in Every Preschool Space
When it comes to supporting preschoolers in developing big social emotional learning skills, sometimes the simplest tools have the biggest impact. Puppets are more than just playful props—they're powerful tools for connection, communication, and confidence-building in early childhood settings.
Tearri Rivers
Nov 17, 20252 min read


I Wonder.... Who is Jesus?
🌈 I Wonder… Who Is Jesus?
Have you ever looked at the stars at night and whispered, “Wow… who made all of this?” Moxie has been wondering, too! She’s been asking lots of big questions lately — like “Who is Jesus?” and “Who made dinosaurs?”
Tearri Rivers
Nov 11, 20253 min read


Big Feelings, Little Learners: Helping Preschoolers Name Their Emotions
Preschoolers experience big feelings in tiny bodies—joy that bubbles over, frustration that feels enormous, and sadness that can show up out of nowhere. As adults, we’ve had years of practice understanding and expressing our emotions (and we’re still learning!).
Tearri Rivers
Nov 10, 20252 min read
Why Taking Turns Matters More Than You Think
To help make this concept playful and practical, I’ve created a social emotional lesson guide with activities that will help you to bring to life a fundamental concept that sharing is loving others like we love ourselves in action, one of the two laws that Jesus commanded us to do.
Tearri Rivers
Oct 8, 20252 min read

Meet Moxie
Your child’s new playful pal and learning buddy
Moxie is a curious, creative, and imaginative 3-year-old puppet who loves stickers, stories, and making new friends! She helps little learners explore big feelings, ask big questions about Jesus, and discover the joy of learning through pretend play, imagination, and heart.
Whether she’s starring in her show or popping into Zoom class, Moxie makes every moment a little more magical.
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