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Poverty, food scarcity, mental health, and homelessness are tough issues we should discuss with our children. Don’t know where to start? These books offer a natural gateway to the conversation.
Helping kids regulate their emotions opens their capacity for learning and behavioral control. Here are some of our favorite activities to incorporate movement, breathing techniques, and grounding strategies into the classroom.
These highly recommended, highly addicting, can’t-put-‘em-down stories of adventure and fantasy are perfect for kids who love the Harry Potter series.
Whether they’re tears of joy, sadness, or complete heartbreak, a book that includes a good cry is essential. The books in this list all pack an emotional punch and are guaranteed to get the tears flowing.
There are lots of great board books and picture books (including some waterproof ones!) that show kids just how fun bathtime can be.
Read along with these three great books from the DK Pop-Up Peekaboo series–Baby Animals, Butterfly, and Under the Sea--perfect for curious minds who love lift-the-flap books!
As an elementary school librarian, graphic novels were one of my favorite tools for helping reluctant readers get excited about checking out a book.
Brightly had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Ibram X. Kendi about his new books, what he's learned from raising his own daughter, and how to address racist ideas with your children.
Readers of all ages can benefit from subversive takes on familiar classics. These reimagined fairy tales are perfect for tween readers.
From soft watercolor brushstrokes and bold digital colors to expertly assembled paper collages, these eleven Black illustrators are masters of their craft.
