There is something so magical about a newly independent reader. A child is starting to pick his or her own books out from the library. There is something so fun about matching one’s reading to the season! This list of Halloween early chapter books will delight any independent reader. I am very picky about early…
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The Best, Most Magical October Read Alouds
Are you wondering what you should read to your children in October? The month of ever increasing chilly nights and ever decreasing hours of sunlight? Well. I have what you need! This October book list is full of picture books, poetry and chapter books to read aloud during the month of pumpkins, magic, colorful leaf…
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Zentangles with a 5 Year Old
I finally found an art project that my 5 year old son loves and doesn’t want to quit as soon as possible! Zentangle® inspired drawing! I have such a hard time getting my kids excited about art, this is a joyous post to write! As many of you know, we like to use journals for…
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Picture Books to Teach Kids about Responsible Citizenship
What is citizenship? Is it the ability to vote? Does it mean having the right documents? Is being a citizen about being part of a community? And what does it mean to be a good citizen, a responsible citizen? These picture books that teach about citizenship will help you and your children discuss these questions….
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Gorgeous Fall Leaf Suncatcher Coloring Page
It’s everyone’s favorite time of year, and that means its time for a fall themed coloring page from Melanie Hope Greenberg, the children’s book illustrator and author who graces us with a new coloring page each month. When Melanie suggested this fall leaf design for our September coloring sheet, I immediately knew I could turn…
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How to Help a Sore Loser Develop Good Sportsmanship
If you are reading this right now you might be desperate to learn how to help a sore loser. You are all too familiar with this scene: The family is playing a board game, you’ve already implemented all these tips for a peaceful family game night, and the game is about to come to an…
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Science Fiction Picture Books for Kids
While listening to these science fiction picture books, your children will travel to far off galaxies, imagine what happens when aliens come to earth, or explore the intersection between reality and fiction. What qualifies as a science fiction picture book? I decided it had to be more than just fantasy, with imaginative creatures or magical…
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Science Fiction Books for Kids that Will Blow Their Minds
Science fiction books have never really been my thing, but I had a surprisingly good time searching out and reading titles for this list of science fiction books for kids. It’s fair to say I have a new-found appreciation for the genre. A few of these my older son read in my stead, but I…
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Construction Work Picture Books Kids Will Request Over and Over
I think it’s fair to say that every child goes through a construction truck phase. It’s also fair to say some of them never grow out of it! Books about construction work and trucks have been a staple in our home from the very beginning. Does anyone love construction vehicles as much as a three…
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Game of the Month: Pente – A Classic 5 in a Row Strategy Game
September’s game of the month is dedicated to the glory of thrift store finds. That’s right. I purchased this Pente game for fifty cents! And it has brought me hundreds of dollars of fun. I’d never even heard of Pente before and now I had been seriously missing out. Pente is the perfect board game…
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