Tween
5 Reasons Why Reading Aloud With Older Kids Is the Absolute Best
When children start reading independently or getting to that tricky tween stage, we oftentimes stop reading to them — but reading to big kids can be really fulfilling.
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Growing Reader
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Walking in a Bookish Wonderland: A December Reading Challenge for Kids
This month’s reading challenge encourages kids to celebrate their year in reading, continue cozying up with new stories, and make some space on their bookshelves as the year draws to a close.
Growing Reader
A Printable Educator’s Guide to Using Picture Books in the Classroom
This free Educator’s Guide contains picture book recommendations and activities that are aligned to Common Core standards and explore themes like family, friendship, history, and folklore.
Tips & Advice
A Parent’s Survival Guide to Reading the Same Picture Book for the 100th Time
When your kid wants to read the same story each night for weeks on end, turn to these ten strategies to make it through and still enjoy it afresh.
Tween
Teen
Expert Tips for Keeping Busy Kids Connected to Books
As kids' lives get busier, it can become difficult to keep up a reading habit. We asked a few experts how they keep busy kids connected to books.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Books To Teach Kids About Cause and Effect
Teaching kids cause and effect develops critical thinking skills important for all ages of children. We hope these books guide kids into many thoughtful conversations that spill over into decision-making in their daily lives.
Pre-K
Growing Reader
Tween
Bookful Is a New Reading App That Embraces AR and a Love of Books
By bringing children’s books to life through augmented reality, Bookful offers all kinds of learners a fun way to further engage with stories they know and love.
Growing Reader
Tween
Strategies to Improve Kids’ Nonfiction Reading Comprehension
Since nonfiction comprises a large bulk of middle school and high school reading, it’s essential we help them learn specific nonfiction reading comprehension strategies.
Tween
An Educator’s Guide To Building Empathy With Books
Download and print this free Educator’s Guide filled with discussion questions and activities that help students explore themes like empathy, compassion, and inclusion through middle grade stories.
Growing Reader
Tween
Bookshelf Must-Have: Unlock Your Imagination
Searching for ways to keep your children entertained and learning throughout the chillier months? Look no further! Our latest Bookshelf Must-Have pick is an activity book that’s packed with imagination-building, boredom-busting projects and games for kids.
