Happy summer vacation! Get your kids ages 5 to 18, reading with book recommendations from these up-to-date summer reading lists for kids. They’re at every grade level from elementary to middle school to high school!! Reading, lots and lots of reading, is the only way to keep kids growing as readers. But kids need lots of good books. […]
30 Fun Geography Activities for Kids
I believe so strongly in the importance of our children having a global perspective– knowing the world is so much more than about them, their neighborhood, and their country. I’ve found over 30 fun books, games, & playful activities to help facilitate knowledge of geography and a global perspective. Geography Activities for Kids The most […]
The Best Writing Prompts for Kids in Books and Online
Want to get your kids writing? Many kids want (and even need) ideas and inspiration for writing. These fantastic books and online story and character prompts will help. The Best Story Writing Prompts The Storymatic Kids! The best thing about Storymatic Kids! is the amazing (and seemingly endless) combinations that push you to think creatively. It’s our favorite […]
The Coolest Coloring Books Based on Children’s Books
Grab these children’s book inspired coloring books and get your coloring zen on. Color before, during, and while reading the actual kids’ books! Here are four suggestions for using coloring books with your kids. Coloring books make GREAT activities for sick days! My kids like to color during read aloud time at bedtime. Best of all, […]
Children’s Picture Books About Famous Artists
When we learn about famous artists in picture books and stories, it helps us know them. It gives them a place in our lives and in our children’s lives. Stories help us remember information. Which is why I love teaching children about great artists using narrative picture books. Here are our favorites, starting with a […]
Latest Nonfiction Books for Your Summer Reading
There is a variety of topics in the latest nonfiction books below — words, birds, numbers, artists, and more. I hope you find several books that you’ll want to read. Latest Nonfiction Books for Your Summer Reading The Dictionary of Difficult Words by Jane Solomon, illustrated by Louise Lockhart WORDS Want a mesmerizing book that […]
The Best Card Games for Kids
My family loves family game night which is pretty much every night for us. We buy and test games regularly — for us and for you. Here are our picks for the best card games for kids of almost all ages to play together! For small hands, try either a chip clip, a Little Hands Card Holder, or […]
What’s New in Picture Books (Spring 2019)
Get ready for a long list of amazing picture books for your home and classroom! I’ve pulled out all the newly released picture books with these themes for their own lists: friendship humor What’s New in Picture Books (Spring 2019) Being Edie Is Hard Today by Ben Brashares and Elizabeth Bergeland EMOTIONS / BAD […]