Educational Resources & Activities for Kids Ages 6 – 8
by the Brightly Editors
Children between the ages of 6 and 8 are at a pivotal point in their education. They’re learning to read independently and their worldview is growing. Even when they’re at home, kids can continue to expand their minds! Between reading guides to well-loved stories and our boredom-busting activity books, these resources will keep your kids engaged and learning while they’re out of the classroom.
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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
11 Books That Embrace Disabilities and Differences
19 Books for Kids About the Immigrant Experience in America
Books to Help Kids Understand What It’s Like to Be a Refugee
Workbooks & Readers
Level 2 Readers for Growing Bookworms
Best Learning Workbooks for Pre-K and Elementary Students
Kid-Approved Books for Struggling Second and Third Grade Readers
STEM
Wash Your Hands! 10 Books to Help Kids Understand Germs
8 Books to Teach Children About the Habits of Scientists
7 Awe-Inspiring Books and Learning Activities for Budding Scientists
Reading, Writing, & Comparative Thinking
7 Entertaining Picture Books That Teach Kids Grammar Rules
Books to Teach Kids About Cause and Effect
Strategies to Improve Kids’ Nonfiction Reading Comprehension
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
Mentor Texts to Teach Children Personal Narrative Writing
10 Imaginative Scenes for Teaching Children to Visualize as They Read
Compare and Contrast: How to Use Books to Teach Children Comparative Thinking
Reading Tips & Activities
6 Tips for Enjoying Nonfiction with Young Children
At-Home Reading Activities for 6-Year-Olds
4 Easy Ways to Build Your Child’s Vocabulary At Home
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
Junie B. Jones Printables and Activities
Magic Tree House Printables and Activities
Book Booty! A Printable Treasure Maze for Kids
Star Wars Printables and Activities
LEGO Printables and Activities
Printable Activities Starring Your Kids’ Favorite Characters
Activity Books
13 Engaging Activity Books for Kids
Creative Journals to Inspire Growing Readers
9 Boredom-Busting Activity Books for Kids
Fun With Books
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