What the Classrooms Keep Quiet
Confessions of a Teacher Among Monsters and Miracles
By Aly Arismendy
Official Description:
Behind the colorful songs, story times, and bright decorations of early childhood classrooms, there lies a silence one that hides pain, injustice, and extraordinary resilience. In this fearless and emotionally raw memoir, Aly Arismendy exposes the hidden truths behind lesson plans and bulletin boards. With over 25 years of experience across Colombia and the United States, Arismendy opens his heart and classroom doors to share real-life stories of joy, heartbreak, injustice, and hope. You’ll meet children whose laughter became lifelines, teachers who were punished for caring too much, and school leaders who chose silence over justice. Through stunning storytelling, What the Classrooms Keep Quiet reveals both the monsters that haunt the education system and the miracles that keep it alive. It is a tribute to the invisible courage of teachers, the sacredness of childhood, and the daily acts of quiet resistance happening in schools around the world. Whether you’re a teacher, parent, policymaker, or someone who simply believes in the dignity of childhood, this book will leave a mark on your soul. Teaching isn’t just about lesson plans—Sometimes, it’s about protecting the soul of a child.
The Art of Teaching in Early Childhood : Meaningful Moments, Keys to Classroom Success, and Annual Planning
By Aly Arismendy
Official Description:
Educating in early childhood is one of the most important and challenging responsibilities. Each day in the classroom requires preparation, sensitivity, organization, and a deep understanding of children’s emotional and cognitive needs. The Art of Teaching in Early Childhood is a practical guide designed to help educators build a safe, organized, and successful classroom.
Based on more than 25 years of experience and advanced training in education, this book brings together proven strategies that strengthen teaching practice. It includes essential keys to classroom success, Meaningful Moments for circle time — everyday life topics often not addressed in traditional curricula — and a complete year-long plan from January through December with integrated activities in art, language, mathematics, science, and play.
Flexible and adaptable to different pedagogical approaches, this guide helps save time, reduce stress, and provide meaningful educational experiences. Teaching in early childhood is not just a profession — it is an art.
