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Fantastic stories for kids by 12 amazing authors that your preschool or kindergarten child will love!
Education Language ArtsMay 3, 2019October 18, 2019

Stories for Kids: 12 AMAZING Authors for Preschool & Kindergarten

When looking for stories for kids, don’t miss these 12 amazing authors! Your preschool and kindergarten children will love the friendly, fun characters in these memorable stories, poems, and picture books. Read on to find our very favorite, award winning authors. Funny Stories for Kids 1) Mo Willems You probably already know that rascally pigeon…

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20 simple, low prep Wacky Wednesday ideas to help create a memorable and wacky day for your kids! Find Wacky Wednesday STEM activities, wacky crafts, and wacky surprises!
Education Homeschooling Language ArtsFebruary 1, 2019July 27, 2021

20 Wacky Wednesday Ideas: Easy, Low Prep Activities & Surprises!

Celebrate Read Across America week with these fun, low-prep Wacky Wednesday ideas! You’ll create a fun and memorable day that will surely become your favorite wacky tradition! Wacky Wednesday is one of our favorite traditions! When I was teaching, Wacky Wednesday was always the week of March 2nd, when we celebrated Read Across America and Dr.…

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31 Days of Friendly Halloween Books for Preschool: Not-scary books for sensitive little ones perfect for October!
Education Language ArtsSeptember 7, 2018October 5, 2021

Halloween Books for Preschool: 31 Not-so-scary Recommendations

31 days of not scary, friendly Halloween books for preschool aged kiddos. If you have a sensitive little one who loves Halloween but doesn’t love the creepy side, these are for you! 31 Friendly Halloween Books for Preschool 1. Room on the Broom by Julia Donaldson & Alex Scheffler A favorite Halloween adventure for preschool kids…

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Pumpkin Books for Preschool. A book list for sensitive preschoolers or kindergartners all about pumpkins. Perfect for October!
Education Language ArtsSeptember 7, 2018October 5, 2021

Pumpkin Books for Preschool! 10 NOT Scary Reads for Little Kids

Find ten lovable, not scary pumpkin books for preschool here, and don’t miss our full list of 31 Days of Friendly Halloween books for this October! Check out these print-and-go activities for fall! Click an image to learn more. Top favorite pumpkin books for preschool: 1. Little Boo by Stephen Wunderli A beautifully illustrated story of…

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How to find poems kids like. Plus activities and suggested reading for elementary aged students.
Education Language ArtsApril 10, 2018August 16, 2018

How to Find Poems Kids Like +6 Books They Will LOVE

Are you looking for some poems kids like? Read on for some very simple tips for finding the best poetry books for kids, plus a few poetry activities that will engage even your most resistant reader! We didn’t always love poetry in our house. Around age 4 my oldest child, a thoughtful little boy was…

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The best book list for birth to college age children and young adults. Click through for more than 100 fantastic reads. How many have you read?
Education Language ArtsOctober 30, 2017March 21, 2018

100 MUST READ Book for Children – birth to college.

The best books to read from birth to college. These will comfort you, surprise, teach, and entertain you. These are the books that will stay with you years after you’ve read them. The ones that you will want to pass on – that I want to pass on to my children. Some are new and…

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Education Unit StudiesOctober 25, 2017April 14, 2018

Jane Yolen: Elementary Author Study +8 Page FREE Printable Pack

Jane Yolen elementary Author Study: A book based unit study where you will find books and activities, meet the author, and a free printable author study pack.

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Explore the beautiful world of Jan Brett with books, printables, and activities for a Jan Brett author study. Learn all about the award winning author of The Mitten!
Education Unit StudiesOctober 21, 2017November 15, 2018

Jan Brett Author Study +8 Page FREE Printable Pack!

Book-based unit study. Find books and activities, meet the author, and download your free printable.

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Temple Grandin Unit Study
Education Science Unit StudiesAugust 25, 2017October 1, 2020

Temple Grandin Unit Study +7 FREE Notebooking Pages!

Temple Grandin Elementary Unit Study. Books and activities plus free printable notebooking and coloring pages.

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Picture Books Around the World for Kids!
Education Geography Homeschooling Language ArtsAugust 7, 2017July 27, 2021

20 Lovely Picture Books from Around the World for Kids!

Picture books organized by continent to enrich your geography lesson plans. Appropriate for elementary grades continent and unit studies.

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Around the World for Kids! Elementary geography ideas and resources for continent studies!
Education Geography Homeschooling Unit StudiesAugust 6, 2017July 27, 2021

Around the World in 5 Days: Elementary Continent Studies

Books, activities, and media resources to enrich an elementary around the world geography study or curriculum.

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Big list of things to do with kids in the summer! Ideas, links, and resources for families with young children.
Education Homeschool Organization HomeschoolingJune 11, 2017July 27, 2021

BIG List of Things to Do with Kids in the Summer!

A round up of summer activities for families with young children. Check out ideas for outdoor play, crafts, and summer fun on a budget!

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We're Going on a Bear Hunt activities for preschool and primary grades. Your kids will love these hands-on bear hunt activities! Full and FREE unit study!
Education Homeschooling Unit StudiesMay 28, 2017July 27, 2021

Easy and FUN Going on a Bear Hunt Activities!

Join us for a bear hunt with these easy and fun lesson plans for a kindergarten literature-based unit!

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Read Around the World with the Magic Tree House Map! Free booklist by continent with original series 1-55 books listed by continent.
Education Geography Homeschooling Language ArtsMay 21, 2017July 27, 2021

Read Around the World with The Magic Tree House Map

Travel around the world with Jack and Annie in the Magic Tree House! Read on for a book list by continent and free printable maps!

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Education Homeschooling ScienceApril 3, 2017July 27, 2021

Hands-on Learning with Spring Activities for Kids!

Whether you’re a homeschool parent, teacher, or just looking for a few activities to keep the kids occupied for spring break, read on for links to resources for activities, book lists, and free printable fun for spring!

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Learn about teeth and going to the dentist! Books, playlist, and online resources for elementary lesson plans!
Education Science Unit StudiesMarch 19, 2017July 27, 2021

Lesson Resources about Teeth and Going to the Dentist – Introduction to Dental Health for Young Children

I put this mini unit plan together to help the kids get excited and understand their trip to the dentist. Read on for educational resources about teeth and seeing the dentist – maybe for the first time!

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Complete List of Eric Carle Books with links to read alouds on youtube.
Education Language ArtsMarch 13, 2017April 14, 2018

Complete Eric Carle Book List with links to Read Alouds

I asked, “Who is your favorite author?” My son answered Eric Carle without a second’s hesitation. Our house is filled with Carle’s board books, flap books, and classic hardcovers that will last for many years to come. Read on for a complete list of Eric Carle books currently in print with links to over 40 read alouds.

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How to select the BEST reading program for kids with dyslexia. 3 tips, plus our top choices in homeschool curriculum that will inspire your child! #dyslexia #homeschoolcurriculum #reading #raisingreaders #learntoread
Education Language ArtsMarch 1, 2017January 9, 2020

Dr. Seuss Read-Aloud Playlist for Read Across America Week!

We are excited to celebrate Read Across America Week and learn a little about one of the most beloved children’s books authors – Dr. Seuss! I’ve put together some of our favorites in a fun and educational playlist.

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Africa for Kids
Education Geography HomeschoolingFebruary 20, 2017July 27, 2021

FUN Activities for Your Africa Lesson Plans!

Learning about the climate, people, and animals of Africa was very interesting for my kindergartner and for me! Here is a list of some of the extra resources we found to support our Africa Continent study.

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Jane Goodall for kids! Lesson plans with DIY lapbook instructions for a Jane Goodall unit study.
Education Homeschooling Science Unit StudiesFebruary 13, 2017July 27, 2021

Jane Goodall for Kids: Lesson Plans, Lapbook, and Resources for Your Unit Study

Our adventures with Build Your Library took us to Africa this month! When the oldest showed some interest in chimpanzees and learning about Jane Goodall I jumped on it. Read on for lesson resources and our DIY lapbook lesson plans.

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