One Root Collective

10/08/2026

That’s a wrap on our first Rooted Stories group!

We’ve loved sharing stories, creating together, exploring feelings, and building connections with our children and caregivers. Thank you to every family who helped make this first group so special! 🥹🤍

A special thank you to United Way of Champaign County for helping fund a program that brought joy, connection, and confidence to literacy while creating space for caregivers and children to learn, grow, and strengthen their relationships together.

The fun isn’t over yet! We are looking forward to our Chicago field trip and making even more memories together!

📚 Keep an eye out for an upcoming post featuring the books we explored during our first group. Your family might find a new favorite to read together!

If you applied for our next Rooted Stories group, keep an eye on your inbox! An email with more details will be coming your way soon. 💌

09/26/2026

Our craft day wasn’t just about creating art. It was about creating connection, community, and a space where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and at home!

09/26/2026

What a FUN day at One Root! 🎨🌈

Our Craft Day was filled with creativity, laughter, and so many colorful creations. From making slime and sensory jars to painting, bracelets, bookmarks, sidewalk chalk, dancing, and more, we loved watching everyone create, explore, and make each project their own.

Thank you to every family who came out and spent part of their Saturday with us!

Seeing families create freely, try new things, and simply have FUN together is exactly what days like this are all about!

We can’t wait for the next One Root community event!

09/24/2026

Create with us at One Root Craft Day this Saturday!

You can explore our slime bar, sensory jars, cardboard painting, bookmarks & coloring, and outdoor sidewalk chalk!

Come get creative, get a little messy, and make something you love. 💛 All ages & abilities welcome!

09/14/2026

This Friday! Register today!

Middle schoolers, this one’s for you!

Come hang out at One Root for a night of games, music, snacks, and time to chill and meet new people.

Just a fun, welcoming space to hang out.

Space is limited! RSVP here:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/middle-school-hangout-one-root-collective

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Small Group Experience: To create a supportive, welcoming environment, all One Root programs are limited to 10–12 participants. Small groups allow us to build meaningful relationships, provide individualized support, and ensure everyone feels included. Because space is limited, we encourage registering early.

Scholarships Available: We believe every child deserves access to our programs. If cost is a barrier, select the Pay What You Can option or email [email protected]. No child will be turned away due to financial need.

Everyone Belongs: One Root welcomes and celebrates people of all races, cultures, ethnicities, abilities, neurotypes, gender identities, sexual orientations, family structures, and faith backgrounds. If you or your child would benefit from accommodations, please let us know on the registration form. We’re happy to work with you whenever possible.

09/11/2026

Our first week of Rooted Stories was so special!

Our theme for the week was “Know Me.” On Monday, we explored our identities, and on Wednesday, we focused on our families. Through read-alouds, art, meaningful conversations, and time spent around the table sharing a yummy meal, we learned more about ourselves and one another.

Next week, our theme is “Understand Me.” We’ll explore our feelings, needs, and experiences through literacy, art, and connection.

Our first Rooted Stories group is officially full, but applications are still open for future groups! Our next group will begin in November.

🌱 Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/onerootco/rooted-stories-family-literacy

Questions? Send us a message or email [email protected].

A huge thank you to United Way of Champaign County for supporting and funding Rooted Stories and helping make this program possible!

09/04/2026

Middle schoolers, this one’s for you!

Come hang out at One Root for a night of games, music, snacks, and time to chill and meet new people.

Just a fun, welcoming space to hang out.

Space is limited! RSVP here:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/middle-school-hangout-one-root-collective

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Small Group Experience: To create a supportive, welcoming environment, all One Root programs are limited to 10–12 participants. Small groups allow us to build meaningful relationships, provide individualized support, and ensure everyone feels included. Because space is limited, we encourage registering early.

Scholarships Available: We believe every child deserves access to our programs. If cost is a barrier, select the Pay What You Can option or email [email protected]. No child will be turned away due to financial need.

Everyone Belongs: One Root welcomes and celebrates people of all races, cultures, ethnicities, abilities, neurotypes, gender identities, sexual orientations, family structures, and faith backgrounds. If you or your child would benefit from accommodations, please let us know on the registration form. We’re happy to work with you whenever possible.

09/04/2026

Crafts, Slime, & Sensory Play is for EVERYONE!

Join us at One Root Collective for a FREE community event filled with creativity, hands-on fun, and sensory experiences for all ages.

And when we say all ages, we mean it!

This isn’t just an event for little kids. We’ll have activities that younger kids, older kids, teens, AND adults can enjoy. Sensory play can be fun, calming, creative, satisfying, or just a great excuse to get your hands messy.

Explore at your own pace and choose whatever feels good to you:

Create at our open craft stations, make your own slime at the slime bar, explore hands-on sensory activities and different textures, try out fidgets and sensory tools, take a break in our calm & cozy space, enjoy music and community.

There is no pressure to participate in everything, and there is no “right” way to enjoy the event. Create something, make slime, find a new favorite fidget, sit somewhere cozy, or simply hang out with us.

♾️ Neurodivergent-friendly, All abilities welcome
✨ Sensory seekers AND sensory avoiders welcome

Come for a little while or stay and play. We can’t wait to create with you!