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The Global Read Aloud: Connecting Kids Through Reading

In today’s increasingly global society, it’s more important than ever to show kids that they’re part of something bigger than themselves, and how to connect with and learn from one…

3 Tips for Kid-Safe Streaming

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Classroom Discovery: Migration of the Monarch Butterly

By Kristen Poindexter We learn lots of different things each year in my kindergarten classroom, but our September monarch butterfly study is always a class favorite! We begin our study…

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Fun & Freaky Friday the 13th Facts

Most people know the familiar tropes and traditions that go along with the unluckiest day (or days) of the year. So to have a bit more fun, we dug up…

Friday the 13th From the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler and Jared Lee

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A Very Unlucky Friday the 13th Book List

The most superstitious day of the year is here, and lucky (err, unlucky) for us, this year we get two! Let’s kick off round one with some fun reads celebrating…

Epic! Originals book: Diary of a 5th Grade Outlaw by Gina Loveless and Andrea Bell

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Meet Gina Loveless & Robin Loxley!

Diary of a 5th Grade Outlaw is now the very first Epic! Originals book to be published in print! So we caught up with the author to learn a bit…

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Epic! Originals Book Now in Print

We are SO (all caps) excited to announce that our Epic! Originals book, Diary of a 5th Grade Outlaw is now available in print for the first time! Kids can’t…

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Fin-tastic Reads for Shark Lovers!

Shark Week’s almost over, but the fun doesn’t stop there! Keep the shark love going with these shark-themed kids’ fiction and nonfiction books for 1st-6th graders. 1. Nugget and Fang:…

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5 Reads to Promote Empathy

In our post, Reading & Empathy: A Bridge, we talked about how reading helps promote empathy in kids and choosing the right books can play a big part in nurturing…

Elementary school kids having a group discussion.

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By Michael Hughes, reposted from Smartbrief.com. Helping ELL Students Speak Up Encouraging student voice among young English language learners (ELL) who are still building their vocabulary is challenging. Some technology…

The Global Read Aloud: Connecting Kids Through Reading

3 Tips for Kid-Safe Streaming

Classroom Discovery: Migration of the Monarch Butterly

Fun & Freaky Friday the 13th Facts

A Very Unlucky Friday the 13th Book List

Meet Gina Loveless & Robin Loxley!

Epic! Originals Book Now in Print

Fin-tastic Reads for Shark Lovers!

5 Reads to Promote Empathy

Helping ELL Students Speak Up

A Parent’s Guide to Holiday Reading at Home (No Pressure, Just Joy)

Favorite Holiday Classroom Activities Inspired by Books!

Best Thanksgiving Books for Kids: Gratitude, Family Traditions & Fall Read-Alouds