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Our mission with Educational Crumbs is to grow awareness among leaders and educators, encouraging them to foster students to embrace similarities within differences. By nurturing open minds, we empower the next generation to find greatness in the world and promote harmony among cultures through understanding and compassion. The Taste Bud Forest program serves as a pathway to achieving this vision of a shared future.
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Founder and Educator
Introducing Dina Lombardi, a seasoned educator with twenty years of experience enriching the lives of elementary and middle school students. Balancing her roles as a devoted wife and mother to two young daughters, Dina is also the creative force behind Educational Crumbs, the Taste Bud Forest program, and a captivating series of children's eBooks.
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For Dina, teaching transcends mere profession—it's a calling fueled by boundless passion. She firmly believes in the transformative potential of education and the profound influence children can wield in shaping our world.
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In her eyes, teaching isn't solely about imparting knowledge; it's about igniting the flame of greatness within each individual. Through her endeavors, Dina inspires others to recognize the inherent power of education and the limitless possibilities it holds for the future.
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With unwavering dedication, Dina extends an open invitation to leaders and educators alike, urging them to join her on a journey of exploration and enlightenment.
Program Information
The Taste Bud Forest program transcends mere theater—it's a holistic educational journey. With seven engaging episodes, it offers a complete package, featuring meticulously crafted, standards-based lesson plans tailored for grades K-6. Dina's ingenuity shines in the inclusion of fruit and vegetable coloring pages, encouraging students to unleash their creativity by either using them or drawing inspiration for their own characters.
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At its core, Taste Bud Forest celebrates diversity and multiculturalism. Dina's approach underscores the importance of recognizing both the similarities and differences among individuals, fostering a culture of inclusivity and empathy.
Yet, Taste Bud Forest goes beyond entertainment; it serves as a conduit for imparting invaluable life lessons.
Through the seamless integration of social studies and language arts, Dina empowers students to transcend passive bystander roles, cultivating a generation of proactive Upstanders. By instilling these principles early on, Dina plays a pivotal role in shaping the leaders of tomorrow, nurturing their innate talents and guiding them toward their full potential.
