Issue 07 of Skool Magazine is out! Anyone else remember the old commercial from the 70’s where the kid proclaims, “It’s Shake and Bake, and I helped!” No, that’s okay. I feel the same way about Issue 07 of Skool Magazine. I was selected to help on the issue and what a great experience learning how to create a magazine. The Latest Issue of SkoolMagazine is Available to Read Here: https://skoo.ly/readissue07now Made by Skoolers For Skoolers I hope you enjoy the issue. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: Why Sharing Your Vulnerabilities Builds Stronger Communities Why Being A "Know It All" Kills Community Growth Skool Extensions To Lift Your Skool Game 10 Steps to Fail Your Community Community is Not a Commodity Consistency Over Content The Ed Sullivan Principle Pivoting Is Starting Over Skool News Roundup Skool Wordsearch and more

Did you know there is a Skool magazine? I learned about it several weeks ago. Did you know you can apply to be on the magazine crew? I helped on this issue. It’s a fun way to learn how a magazine works. Issue 07 will be posted this week. You can check it out along with past issues here. https://www.skool.com/read-skoolmagazine-here-5800/about?ref=ae78ccb9c3874cd9ae85d4e7fca1e29e

I’ve been sharing so many ideas here lately, I’ve decided that this week is “spring break!” Rather than education and play prompts, let’s take this week to get to know each other and shape the next phase of our community together. Think back to that time before we were adults navigating the weight and expectations of the world. You know, when we were just kids. We didn't play for a resume or a grade; we played because the sun was up and the world was our lab. We didn’t come home until dark and everything was an adventure. I’m curious, what was one game from your childhood that you could play for hours? Was it Hide and Seek after sundown, a specific card game with your grandparents, or a world you built entirely out of sticks in the woods? Drop the name of your favorite childhood game in the comments and one thing you remember about the "feeling" of playing it. Let’s see how many of us share the same "Play DNA."

I’ve been looking at recipes this evening after @Brenda Chilstrom captured my attention with her comment about homemade Peeps. What’s your favorite Easter treat? (Store bought or homemade)

Be honest… kids (and adults) create some wonderfully unique play moments. So today, in honor of April Fools Day, here’s a fun poll for you. Which of these has MOST likely happened in your house? Bonus Question: What’s the funniest “play gone sideways” moment you’ve had recently? Sometimes the best connection happens in the silly, unplanned moments. The cardboard castles. The upside-down rules. The “this makes no sense but we’re laughing” kind of play. Those aren’t distractions. That is the connection. Happy April Fools. Let’s hear your stories! I’ll drop mine in the comments.