What if you could help children simply by reading picture books that portray their life stories in a positive light? Would you do it? Of course you would! After all, every child deserves to see themselves and their families represented in a positive light in picture books, and every child benefits from seeing the diversity…
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June Read Aloud Books – That Will Make You Want to Go Outside!
I was trying to come up with a good theme for my June Read Aloud Book List when all I really wanted to do was get outside in the garden. Then the light bulb went off! June is one of those months in which the weather is almost always inviting. So this month, why not…
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Nonfiction Books for Middle School to Inspire Critical Thinking!
What are some good nonfiction books for middle school? Well, the answer to that question lies in knowing what your particular 9-13 year old likes to read, and the topics in which they are interested. A great nonfiction book will inspire your middle schooler to delve deeper into the topic, sending them off to the…
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Cute Summer Coloring Pages
Let’s face it, during the summer, kids need lots of boredom busters. Sure, it’s ideal if they spend all their time outdoors, communing with nature and engaging in free play, and parents should encourage that as much as possible. But what about: Thunderstorms Car rides Waiting to pick up brother or sister from the summer…
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Cute Memorial Day Coloring Page: A Parade and Celebration
This month’s coloring page is very versatile. While I am calling it a Memorial Day Parade coloring page since the holiday in question is coming up at the end of the month, it can be used for any celebratory occasion! To turn it into a Memorial Day coloring extravaganza featuring a marching band and performers…
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9th Grade Summer Reading List
Judging by my 14 year old, teenagers usually prefer to chose their own books. This is understandable. When I was headed off to high school, I wouldn’t have wanted my mom to hand me a 9th grade summer reading list. Nevertheless, I made one anyway, ha ha ha! If you’ve already been looking for a…
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3rd Grade Summer Reading List (Ages 7-9)
Rising third graders have a great opportunity in the summer to start exploring chapter books! Developing readers can read leisurely without the pressure of other school work and their literacy skills will skyrocket at this age. I know that my younger son’s reading took off when he was nearing 8 years old. This 3rd grade…
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2nd Grade Summer Reading List for 6-8 Year Olds
Want to inspire your rising second grader to read this summer? Give them a stack of books from this 2nd grade summer reading list. 7 and 8 year olds (and some 6 year olds, too) may be starting to enjoy longer books and summer is a great time for these new readers to explore a…
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1st Grade Summer Reading List for 5-7 Year Olds
This first grade summer reading list is aimed at children ages 5-7 and includes both picture books and beginning reader books. Children this age still love picture book read alouds and I encourage you to spend a lot of time this summer reading aloud. I decided to stick to a folktale theme for the picture…
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Kindergarten Summer Reading List (4-6 Year Olds)
The summer before kindergarten is a bittersweet time. Kids may be feeling a little grown up and excited about starting school with the big kids. Or, they may be filling a little trepidatious about the prospect of spending more time away from home. You can ease the transition by spending lots of time bonding with…
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