As your children return back-to-school, read these essential picture school-themed books about the first day, separation anxiety, making friends, and being yourself. Honestly, I love how picture books can help prepare our kids for what to expect in new situations. More than that, they also help you know where your child might need extra support. […]
Best Book Series for 1st Graders
First grade is a HUGE year of growth academically….especially with regards to reading. You may see a child start the year in easy readers but move to reading beginning chapter books by the end of the year. One way to increase time reading is for kids to LOVE the books that they’re reading. And a […]
Your Kids Will Love These New Easy Readers
If you’re a teacher or parent of someone learning to read, you know how important quality, engaging, and interesting reading material is to hook your kids. These new easy readers are really awesome — you’re going to love them! See ALL My Recommended Easy Readers. If your child is struggling with the mechanics of reading, […]
Looking for More Easy Chapter Books for Beginning Readers?
Heads up! Today, I’m happy to share with you the latest easy chapter books for beginning readers. Because we all know that most kids like variety in their reading diet — and need lots of great choices from which to choose. Easy Chapter Books for Begining Readers Diary of an Ice Princess: Snow Place Like […]
Growth Mindset Posters From Children’s Books
Decorate your home, playroom, or classroom with these beautiful growth mindset posters of quotes from beloved children’s books. Mindsets are your beliefs. A growth mindset is believing that you can change and cultivate your intelligence, talents, and personality. It’s about learning to persist, fail, try again and again, and redefine what success is. It’s the […]
5 Parenting Strategies to Develop a Growth Mindset
I have a daughter who dislikes challenges. She’d rather give up than persevere. This is probably hugely affected by her sensory processing disorder and ADHD. How, I don’t really know. But I do know that she does not have what professor Angela Duckworth calls grit and author Carol Dweck calls it a growth mindset. Or at least it’s hidden […]
If You Love Harry Potter, You’ll Like These Books, Too
Do you kids love Harry Potter? Most fans read and reread the books. But is there life after the Harry Potter series? Yes! Keep your HP fans reading with this huge list of magical adventure books like Harry Potter that they will also love. (Read alikes!) More Harry Potter Ideas: If you want more learning activities, […]
Need More Summer Fun Ideas? Try These New Blue Orange Games
You know us — we’re always on the lookout for excellent family games since it’s one of our favorite family time activities. We’re impressed with this new batch of fun 2019 games from Blue Orange Games –and happy to share them with you just in time for these last weeks of summer vacation. These four games […]