Best Picture Books Start the School Year Right
The sound of new zippers rings out and the smell of sharpened pencils fills the air. It’s back to school! Whatever the situation, these picture books about starting school are sure to help guide your child into a less-stressed and happier beginning to the school year.
Boost Early Reading Skills with Fun and Tasty Yogurt Bark Recipe
This yummy recipe will have you yearning for more learning!
Fun 4th of July Word Search Freebie!
Celebrate Independence Day with Our Fun 4th of July Word Search Freebie!
4th of July Picture Books that Explore the Beauty & Diversity of America
This list of picture books for the Fourth of July gives families the opportunity to explore different ways people love America and a variety of American experiences. Granted, we’re certified book lovers, but we think these books will light up bedtime as much as fireworks!
Pride Month: Embracing and Advocating for Diversity in Early Childhood Literacy
Pride Month celebrates the LGBTQ+ community's history and achievements, providing a vital opportunity to introduce diverse stories to young learners. Reflecting on his experience as an openly LGBTQ+ Latino educator, Board Member Johnathan Salinas highlights the importance of inclusive literature in early education. Despite challenges in accessing diverse books, especially in certain states, supporting culturally relevant and LGBTQ+ inclusive materials is essential for fostering acceptance and understanding in our classrooms.
Boosting Family Literacy: Author Maya on Writing & Education
I recently had the privilege of sitting down with Maya Smart, author of "Reading for Our Lives," to discuss her inspiring journey into literacy advocacy.
Phonological Awareness: Word-Family Flowers
This craft is a cute way to physically show how changing the first letter in a word family creates new words. Kids can manipulate the petals themselves to spell words, so they can return to this activity later to review and experiment on their own.
Solar Eclipse Freebies
The eclipse provides an excellent opportunity to spark curiosity and learning in our young ones. However, for children with autism, understanding and experiencing such events might require a bit of extra guidance and preparation.
Top Passover Children's Books: Engaging Tales for Kids
This roundup of Passover kids’ books will answer questions about the story of Moses, explore the importance of tradition, take readers on wonderful adventures, and teach children how to help with the family Seder.