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Studying the States
Beginning readers can learn about the fifty states by playing games and gathering fun facts

Photography as a Learning Tool
Lessons about photography can come in handy across the curriculum

A Multitude of Handy Tips for Student Writers
Helpful tips and tactics to bolster student writing skills

Board Books Can Cultivate a Lifelong Love of Learning
Board books have big benefits for the youngest readers/listeners!

It’s Raining, It’s Pouring
These books teach beginning readers about watery weather events

Plan Ahead for Some Stargazing Sensations
The coming weeks are the perfect time to plan some nighttime sightseeing!

Leave STEM Students Trembling with Excitement
STEM options that “unearth” the mysteries of some of nature’s biggest phenomena

Give Students a Lesson in Book-Cover Design
Teach young artists how to design their own book covers!

Car-Trip Games that Are Also Teaching Opportunities
Pack along some educational fun for your family road trip

“Our Universe” Is Expanding!
Beginning readers can set their sights on the far reaches of the universe with my new title The Night Sky:

Additional Ideas for Your “All About Me” Unit
Are you looking for interesting ways to “grow” your unit on how the body works?



Can You Answer in the Form of a Question?
An author never knows what surprising place their book might turn up in next!


Ghost Stories in the Great Outdoors
Plan a perfect family campout that doesn’t require a commute!

Read Your Way to Mother’s Day
Make your Mother’s Day plans even more special by sharing some books about moms of all types:

Take Your Classroom to the Clouds
The clouds put on a different free show every day—why not teach your students how to make the most of that learning opportunity?

Reading Aloud Sessions Benefit Big Kids Too!
Taking the time to read aloud with your older children can provide numerous powerful benefits:

Titles that Shine Bright for National Poetry Month
No matter the age of your students, there are great books on hand to help them celebrate National Poetry Month: