Educational Resources & Activities for Kids Ages 9 – 12
by the Brightly Editors
For tween readers, one of the biggest challenges to at-home education can be distraction. From too much screen time to everything else, it seems like there’s always something to do besides schoolwork. These resources will help keep kids entertained and focused. From reading guides to printables and activity books, there’s plenty to choose from to keep the kids learning and engaged when at home.
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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
Books to Help Kids Understand What It’s Like to Be a Refugee
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
Reading, Writing, & Comparative Thinking
Best Learning Workbooks for Pre-K and Elementary Students
Books to Teach Kids About Cause and Effect
Strategies to Improve Kids’ Nonfiction Reading Comprehension
10 Imaginative Scenes for Teaching Children to Visualize as They Read
12 Things Parents and Educators Should Know About Manga for Middle Schoolers
5 Teacher-Recommended Tips for Exploring Current Events with Your Students
A Year of Meaningful Reads: Brightly’s Monthly Themes
STEM
Aha! Fun and Yummy Experiments Kids Can Do at Home
7 Awe-Inspiring Books and Learning Activities for Budding Scientists
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Just for Fun: Books & Activities
Printables & Activities
Printables and Activities for Bird Lovers
The David Sibley Birds Coloring Sheets
Book Booty! A Printable Treasure Maze for Kids
Star Wars Printables and Activities
LEGO Printables and Activities
Printables and Activities Starring Your Kids’ Favorite Characters
Fun With Books
Bookishly Fun Puzzles and Games for Kids and Teens
13 Engaging Activity Books for Kids
Not Just for Car Rides: When to ‘Read’ Kids’ Audiobooks at Home and in the Classroom
Bedtime with Brightly: Book Picks and Tips for Every Age
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Tips & Advice
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Reading Guides
A Printable Guide to Building Empathy with Books
A Printable Guide to Graphic Novels
An Educator’s Guide to the Unicorn Rescue Society
An Author Study Guide to the Works of Lauren Wolk
An Author Study Guide to the Works of Jacqueline Woodson
A Printable Discussion Guide to Stand Up, Yumi Chung
A Printable Discussion Guide to The Bridge Home
A Printable Discussion Guide to Amal Unbound
An Author Discussion Guide to the Works of Pablo Cartaya