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Growing Reader

How to Host a Mock Caldecott in the Classroom

Hosting a mock Caldecott helps students get excited about the illustrations in picture books and adds depth to their reading experiences.

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Tween

14 Kid-Approved Middle Grade Books That Tackle Mental Health

Books with thoughtful portrayals of characters who encounter mental health issues can offer tween readers comfort, connection, and inspiration.

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Baby & Toddler

Pre-K

12 Counting Books That Won’t Bore You

These entertaining counting books will help your little one learn to count, but won’t leave either of you yawning.

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Baby & Toddler

Pre-K

Growing Reader

Tween

Feast on Fun! Great Thanksgiving Books and Activities for Kids

Thanksgiving means food, family, and fun. Get your kids excited about the holiday with these great Thanksgiving-inspired reads and simple crafts.

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All Ages

Let's Stop Labeling Books as "Boy Books" or "Girl Books"

The sad truth is that we often assume books with male protagonists are for everyone, and books with female leads are only for girls.

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Baby & Toddler

Alphabet Books for Your Little Linguist

Alphabet books are a far more enjoyable way for children to learn the alphabet than flash cards. These ten books explore the alphabet in a creative way.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

No More Bullies! 12 Books About Bullying for Young Readers

Picture books can be a great way to gently bring up the topic of bullying — whether to help kids with an immediate need or prepare them for the future.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

Is It Tomorrow Yet? Tips, Tricks, and Books for Helping Kids Learn How Calendars Work

As a kindergarten and preschool teacher and mom to a big family of kiddos who never stop asking about our family schedule, I’ve honed a few favorite ways to help kids make sense of all their “when” questions.

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Tween

Bullies Be Gone! 15 Middle Grade Books on Bullying

These middle grade reads deal with various forms of bullying while offering insight, hope, humor, and inspiration.

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Growing Reader

20 Kid-Approved Books for Advanced Second and Third Grade Readers

It can be challenging for advanced readers in early elementary grades to find more complex texts that are still age-appropriate. These 20 books are just right.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

Fresh Air Rules! Tips and Books for Taking Kids’ Learning Outdoors

The benefits of outdoor learning for both kids and adults are just too great to ignore! So if you're curious about the logistics of teaching outside, these educator-approved tips may help.

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Pre-K

Growing Reader

20 Books To Help Kids Get Ready for the New School Year

If your child is anxious about transitioning to the next grade or a new school this year, these tales will ease their fears and remind them of all the fun they’ll have in their new classroom.

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