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Pre-K

Squeeze, Splash, Pour: 4 Ways To Link Books and Sensory Play

Don’t worry about Instagram-worthy setups or perfectly matched supplies. Use what you already have to get kids exploring book ideas with their hands.

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Pre-K

Teach Your Child (and Yourself) To Love Every Body

The newest addition to the First Conversations series introduces little ones to essential topics, including body diversity, disability justice, fatphobia, and body liberation.

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Teen

How To Help Questioning Teens Talk About Their Gender Identity & Sexuality

Here are some basic guidelines for helping teens questioning their sexuality or gender identity navigate their evolving sense of self.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Pizza vs. Taco Books: Which Are Better?

Are you Team Taco Tuesday or Team Friday Pie Day? Either way, these yummy books will leave kids hungry for more.

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Tween

Let’s Get Real: 21 Realistic Fiction Books for Kids Ages 9 – 12

Books that reflect everyday life have their own magic for tweens — whether they’re about playing sports, dealing with family difficulties, or navigating friendships.

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Pre-K
Growing Reader

Grumpy Monkey Printables & Activities

From finger puppets to new dance moves, these Grumpy Monkey printables are sure to turn any frown upside down.

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Teen

What Does It Mean To Be First Generation?

Explore nine different ways of looking at the immigrant experience through the lens of these young adult stories.

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Baby & Toddler
Pre-K

14 Fun, Exciting, and Educational Alphabet Activities That Kids Love

From arts and crafts to active games, sensory exploration, and even technology-based activities, let the alphabet adventure begin with these awesome learning activities.

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Tween

Fanning the Flame of Storytelling

When Malia Maunakea set out to write the Hawaiian version of Percy Jackson, she had to consider the great responsibility of passing on her culture's stories.

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Growing Reader

Reading Rewards That Work

Reading incentives can work, if used judiciously. Here’s how to know what’s a smart reward and what might morph into an exercise in frustration.