Using picture books to teach narrative writing is so much fun! This book list and free worksheets will help kids learn to write personal stories. One thing I always struggled with was teaching writing. I am not great at creative writing, but it is something my daughter is really good at. So, this year, I am actually using a formal…
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It’s important to teach children about the people who helped shape our world. These books about Christopher Columbus are a great place to start. Christopher Columbus plays an integral part in the founding of the Americas. Whether you study Christopher Columbus in October leading up to Columbus Day or you study him in addition to other famous explorers, these picture books are…
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Read these 24 picture books about friendship. These books on friendship for kids will remind your child of the importance of being a good friend. Being a good friend is an important skill that all children need to learn. Treating others kindly, being honest, sticking together, etc. They’re all qualities we should look for in a friend and, more importantly,…
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Thanksgiving is just around the corner! It’s the perfect time to curl up with one of our favorite Thanksgiving picture books for young children. This holiday season, teach your kids all about Thanksgiving! Fill your themed book basket with this collection of fiction books about Thanksgiving. Preschoolers will read all about the holiday and meet new characters they’ll be sure…
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What could be more fun than learning colors with these Brown Bear Brown Bear activities? They’re perfect for your toddlers, preschoolers, and young learners. I’ve not met a young learner yet who didn’t love Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See? by Bill Martin, Jr. His rhyming text paired with Eric Carle’s artwork, make this book a childhood classic! Follow along…
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