Educational Resources & Activities for Kids Ages 3 – 5
by the Brightly Editors
When your preschooler is at home, they need to be kept busy! From reading guides to our collection of Brightly Storytime videos, there’s something here to keep every little reader occupied — no matter if you’re looking to further their learning or just keep them engaged for a little while. Entertaining your kids all day long can be challenging, so we hope these resources can help!
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At-Home Education
Diverse & Inclusive Books
Books and Resources to Help You Raise Anti-Racist Children
Colorful Poetry: 22 Diverse Poetry Picture Books for Kids
11 Inspiring Illustrated Biographies That Introduce Kids to Diverse Heroes
19 Books for Kids About the Immigrant Experience in America
11 Books That Embrace Disabilities and Differences
Books to Help Kids Understand What It’s Like to Be a Refugee
Workbooks & Readers
Best Learning Workbooks for Pre-K and Elementary Students
Level 2 Readers for Growing Bookworms
9 Books to Help Kids With Sight Words
STEM
Wash Your Hands! 10 Books to Help Kids Understand Germs
8 Books to Teach Children About the Habits of Scientists
10 Swimmingly Good Reads for Kids Who Love Sea Life
Reading, Writing, & Comparative Thinking
7 Entertaining Picture Books That Teach Kids Grammar Rules
Books to Teach Kids About Cause and Effect
Picture Book Mentor Texts for Persuasive Writing
7 Picture Books and Classroom Activities to Introduce the Importance of Names
11 Picture Books That Teach Kids About Letter Writing
Compare and Contrast: How to Use Books to Teach Children Comparative Thinking
Reading Tips & Activities
At-Home Reading Activities for 5-Year-Olds
4 Easy Ways to Build Your Child’s Vocabulary At Home
6 Tips for Enjoying Nonfiction with Young Children
Further Book Recommendations
10 Books About Mindfulness and Meditation for Younger Kids
A Year of Meaningful Reads: Brightly’s Monthly Themes
Teachers Share Their All-Time Favorite Books for Preschoolers and Early Elementary Schoolers
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Just for Fun: Books & Activities
Printables & Activities
Uni the Unicorn Printables and Activities
Printables and Activities for Bird Lovers
The David Sibley Birds Coloring Sheets
Dr. Seuss Printables and Activities
Eric Carle Printables and Activities
Star Wars Printables and Activities
LEGO Printables and Activities
Printable Activities Starring Your Kids’ Favorite Characters
Fun With Books
13 Engaging Activity Books for Kids
Bookishly Fun Puzzles and Games for Kids and Teens
Not Just for Car Rides: When to ‘Read’ Kids’ Audiobooks at Home and in the Classroom
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Tips & Advice
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Reading Guides
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Brightly Storytime