Books

Book reports are a curriculum mainstay, but their format is a bit tired.  Spice up your assignment with these creative book report ideas!

Most 2nd graders have mastered the basics and are ready for chapter books.  Find your child’s perfect match with the best chapter books for second graders. 2nd Grade Recommended Chapter Books Second grade is a wonderful but tricky time for reading.  Most children are ready to move beyond easy readers, but they aren’t ready for …

Keep learning your craft by reaching for a book! Check out the BEST professional development books for teachers and grow your skills today!

Need some literary inspiration to help your child jump into the school year with excitement? Try these fantastic books about back to school.

The best bedtime stories for children are ones that calm them down and make them happy. We’ve rounded up some of the best bedtime stories for children below! Bedtime stories to read with your kids After a long day, bedtime for children can sometimes be a challenge.  Help your little ones settle down and relax …

Have your children always been curious about life under the sea? This children’s book about ocean life is the perfect place to start! Underwater Photos Make Ocean Life Come Alive One of the best ways to introduce children to the world under the water is to show them what lives there. That’s why we were …

Want to spice up storytime with your kindergarteners? Check out this list of kindergarten read alouds that will keep them entertained and learning! Read Aloud Kindergarten read aloud books Reading aloud to kindergarteners is a fabulous way to grow their love of literature. Not only that, but books teach little learners about everything from feelings …

Take a bite out of reading this summer (or fall, winter, or spring!) with these awesome shark books for kids! Books About Sharks Whether you’re getting ready to celebrate Shark Week in July or just have a love for these magnificent sea creatures, these books about sharks are perfect for your budding marine biologist. From …

The weather is getting warmer and with it comes the reemergence of bees in our garden. After the youngest screamed hysterically over a bee flying near her, I figured it might be a good time to break out some of my favorite childrens books about bees. Kids Books About Bees When we’re studying a topic …

Starting a unit on our prehistoric pals in your preschool class? Try incorporating this big book of dinosaurs into your lessons for those early readers of yours!  Book of dinosaurs Dinosaurs are awesome, but what’s even more awesome is knowing all the different types of dinosaurs that once existed. This free printable book gives kids …

You may not remember, but when you are young it can be pretty difficult to put words to your emotions. This free, early reader book is a feelings themed activity book that gives a name to basic emotions for your preschooler. If your child is getting to an age that they are beginning to read, …

If your young boys are anything like mine were when they were young, they will LOVE this book of tools! This tool book is a preschool printable for early readers. Free Early Reader Tool Book Teachers can use this coloring book in their preschool classrooms to help their students with word recognition. Parents are also …

St. Patrick’s Day is nearly upon us, and it’s the perfect time to start planning for fun on this wonderfully whimsical holiday. What better way to start off the celebration than by picking up some St. Patrick’s Day children’s books! Here are a few delightful books that will keep the kiddos’ attention and engage them …

Between school, working, gift buying, and all of the other responsibilities during the holiday season, it can be easy to forget the true meaning of the holiday. ​ Thankfully, this Book-a-Day Christmas Advent Calendar is just the thing to help refocus your attention and bring the true meaning and spirit of the season into your home. ​ …

Reading is one of the most important things that you can begin teaching your children. Literacy is important for learning in every topic imaginable, so starting young and remaining consistent will help ensure your child’s success throughout life. That means you need to carefully select preschool books to keep your children engaged and interested in …

Boats, trains, planes, and automobiles – no matter what the mode of transportation, kids are inherently fascinated by it! I’ve been exploring some wonderful books about boats for kids after we spent some time on the water this summer. The ones in the list below are a combination of great stories, non-fiction, and pure fun. …

It’s time to start planning out the summer book list, but it’s not as easy with teens in the house now. Thankfully, these 10 summer book series for kids and teens are perfect for occupying the minds of even the most disillusioned young readers! ​ Fun Summer Book Series for Kids and Teens SUMMER BOOK …

We love studying penguins and watching live animal cams of them from zoos across the country. Since reading is a key part to any unit study, these 21 penguin books for kids are must-haves! They’re the best, most entertaining children’s books about penguins around! Some are factual and some are fiction, but all of them …

Get ready to celebrate the Christmas season with read-alouds that kids love! These 24 Christmas books for kids are a great place to start! ‘Tis the season of magical anticipation, hot cocoa, and snuggling by the cozy fireplace (or radiators!) with a Christmas story in hand. My kiddos love to be read to – even …

Little Miss is so excited to begin ukulele lessons this school year that she’s been reading up on children’s books about music for the last few weeks. Everything from orchestra instruments to lessons about some of the great composers have been on her reading list. While I was helping her put together books that she might enjoy …