A Chance To Grow (ACTG)

12/18/2025

Some moments change everything.

For Destiny, the heartbreaking search for a safe, caring daycare felt endless…
until the day she walked into A Chance To Grow and instantly knew something was different.

She found what every parent deserves: teachers who listen, notice, and step in when help is needed.

Her daughter Maya entered kindergarten confident—writing her name and knowing her ABCs– her teachers were amazed!

Little Mia found her voice through speech therapy, and Destiny heard those precious first words: “Mom” and “Dad.”

And when Mia struggled to see, our team got her the eye exam that led to glasses that changed her world.

Today, Destiny’s youngest—and even her nieces and nephews—are part of Turnquist. Destiny is now studying early childhood development and even served here through AmeriCorps.

When asked what she wants supporters to know, she simply says, through tears:
“A Chance To Grow literally changes lives. I am so thankful.”

12/16/2025

Give the gift of peace and calm for the entire family! 🎁

Get your family something that will bring focus into the new year and renew their mind with clarity and calm.

The Mind Alive AVE brain training system uses gentle pulsing lights and sound to guide your mind into rest, focus, calm and can even boost your energy and mood!

For more information, please call and ask for Kelly Pittman.

12/15/2025

12/11/2025

We want to help you to destress during the holidays :)

If you find yourself at A Chance To Grow with your child, and you have 15 minutes to spare while they are in session, check in with the receptionist upstairs and ask for your 15-minute Brain Spa session!

You'll be able to relax with candle light and aromatherapy, and let your mind clear, moving into your day calmer, lighter, and recharged.

12/10/2025

Ready for a challenge in your balance activities? Try some of the suggestions in our December newsletter:
👉https://www.actg.org/smartnews/smart-spaces8304424

Why does balance matter?
Balance is a powerful tool for social-emotional learning. As students practice steady, controlled movement, they build focus, self-regulation, body awareness, and perseverance—skills that support emotional calm and classroom success 🤸‍♂️ 📚

11/26/2025

🎉 We just wrapped up our S.M.A.R.T. 2025 workshops, and the ideas shared this year have been incredible! One highlight came from Priscilla, a S.M.A.R.T. Teacher from Warren, MN, who shared a fun twist on Rainbow Tracing—having students trace words with a colored pencil, pen, and marker to keep the activity fresh, engaging, and brain-boosting. 🌈✏️

Want to try it? Check your S.M.A.R.T. reference guides for a quick refresher on how Rainbow Tracing can support spelling, sight words, names, and letter formation.
Read more in our newsletter here: https://www.actg.org/smartnews/one-smart-teacher4006702📚

11/24/2025

Our Pre-K class had an amazing hands-on learning adventure at the local Sentyrz grocery store! The kids took their very own shopping lists, searched the aisles, and selected all the ingredients needed to make a cake.

After checking out like pros, we headed back to class where the children helped mix the batter. The adults handled the baking, and then the real fun began—each child decorated their very own cupcake! 🎨🧁

It was a wonderful start-to-finish experience that that taught being helpful, working hard, and how to follow the steps to make something yummy. 💛
Sentyrz Liquor & Supermarket

11/20/2025

When a child struggles, the whole family struggles.
But hope begins with YOU.

Your Give to the Max gift gives families access to therapies, early learning support, and the care they’ve been searching for.

Give today—as one grateful mom says, "Your donations literally change lives! THANK YOU!. See comments to learn how to give > 💛

11/20/2025

💛 One gift today can change a child’s entire tomorrow.
At A Chance To Grow, your donation becomes speech breakthroughs, therapeutic services, first steps, and brighter futures.

Donate now and help a child reach dreams once never thought possible!.
Every dollar makes a difference. See comments> 💛

11/19/2025

Strong children build stronger families.
Strong families build stronger communities.

When you donate to A Chance To Grow, you’re strengthening ALL three.

Give today and watch your generosity ripple through an entire community.

It's never too early to create change.

💛 Donate today! See comments.❤️

11/19/2025

November's S.M.A.R.T. newsletter was all about the vestibular system 🧠

This system governs our movement, balance, and self awareness and is deeply connected to our ability to remain attentive and stay regulated.

Looking for ways to support the need for movement in the classroom? Click here to download a poster of Movement Snacks!
👉https://www.actg.org/smartnews/time-saving-tips9439361

For more helpful info on the vestibular system and its incredible function, watch this video from Brain Highways 👀 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEbILhUc1Pc

Introductory video on the effects of a poorly integrated vestibular system.