Nonfiction Read Alouds
Teach children about the world around them through these entertaining and engaging nonfiction read alouds! From animals, to planets, to the natural world, and inspirational […]
2nd Grade
Summer Reading for Children Entering 2nd Grade
While summer is an ideal time for children to relax, explore the outdoors, visit new places, and spend extra time with family and friends, it […]
New Books for the 2020 Election
The democratic process in the United States is complex, but made much clearer for children through picture books. I’ve put together a list of brand-new […]
Back-to-School Books That Encourage Children to Work Hard and Try Their Best
“I can’t” is a word I never want to hear my children say. The below books help build children’s confidence so that when challenged with […]
Back-to-School Books About Kindness and Empathy
Teaching children about kindness and empathy leads to respecting other classmates and building stronger friendships. These important concepts not only help make the classroom a […]
Back-to-School Books That Build Confidence and a Positive Self-Image
When children have self-confidence and love themselves, they are more likely to try new things, bounce back quickly after mistakes, and be kind to others. […]
Back-to School Books That Celebrate Diversity and Inclusion
One of the best ways to get children excited about the upcoming school year is to make them feel connected to their classmates and teachers. […]
Summer Reading for Children Entering 2nd Grade
Because children graduate first grade reading at a variety of levels, I’ve included an assortment of stories including easy readers, heavily illustrated transitional chapter books, […]
Books With Diverse Main Characters
I’m thrilled that so many people have reached out about wanting to diversify their home and classroom bookshelves. I think it is so important that […]
Books for New Readers
Congratulations, your child has just learned to read! Now what? There are a ton of great transitional books for new readers, but with the easy […]