The best 2020 holiday gifts for kids keep kids engaged, learning, playing, and enjoying time at home. Find the latest gift ideas that will appeal to all ages and interests. Because if your children are like mine, they’ll have a few gift ideas on a wish list…but you might need more ideas. See what cool […]
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Find the best middle-grade chapter books from 2020 for kids ages 8 to 12. You’ll find #ownvoices, historical fiction, fantasy, mystery, and more–there’s a book for everyone on this list. Best Middle-Grade Chapter Books of 2020 Table of Contents OwnVoices Realistic Historical Fiction Graphic Novels Biography Mystery Adventure Fantasy Sci-Fi OwnVoices Chapter Books from […]
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These picture books stand out as the BEST books of 2020 that I’ve read and reviewed. (And I’ve reviewed hundreds of books this year.) If you haven’t yet had a chance to read the picture books on this list with children, whether in the classroom or at home, I hope you’ll find new titles for […]
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Anyone else looking for something fun to do on Thanksgiving? Sneak in some reading and thinking with this free printable Thanksgiving Treasure Hunt. Free Printable Thanksgiving Treasure Hunt DOWNLOAD THE FREE PRINTABLE THANKSGIVING TREASURE HUNT What else can you do to have indoor family fun on Thanksgiving? Puzzles Games Thanksgiving Charades Thanksgiving Bingo Make a […]
Continue ReadingNew Favorite Wordplay Picture Book: No Reading Allowed
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Sourcebooks. All opinions are my own. My new favorite wordplay picture book is No Reading Allowed: The Worst Read Aloud Book from the creators of P is for Pterodactyl, my favorite HILARIOUS alphabet book of all time. (Remember this post that went viral on Facebook a few years ago […]
Continue Reading46 New Picture Books, Fall 2020
Holy moly, this list is huge. (And I still have a box yet to be reviewed!) To make it easier, I’ll give you some categories that may help you find just what you’re wanting to read or use in the classroom next. This list of picture books is primarily from September and October of 2020. […]
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If you’re like me, you find it important to share with kids stories about the human beings, moms and dads, sisters and brothers, in the military. Share these books any time but especially to honor their service for the Veterans Day holiday and Memorial Day holiday. Whether your family is a military family or […]
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Thanksgiving books for kids share the early history of the United States, gratitude, and thankfulness. Did you know that thankfulness is a habit–something to practice and make a regular part of your day? (Kind of like exercise!) We practice thankfulness each night in our family prayers. For other people, they might share gratitude at a family […]
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