Ready to ignite a lifelong love for the natural world in your children? Dive into the captivating realm of nature studies for kids, where every backyard and local park becomes a living laboratory! With book lists curated by an elementary school librarian, this guide is brimming with elementary science activities and engaging nature lessons designed … Read more
Introduce your little one to the wonders of the animal kingdom with delightful baby elephant books filled with cute elephant pictures and fun facts! Perfect for homeschool units or bedtime reading, these picture books for kids bring the magic of gentle giants to life. Whether you’re celebrating World Elephant Day or simply sharing your elephant … Read more
Get great, updated ideas about summer reading programs that are happening now. Free reading incentive programs for 2025 are here, and they’re not just for kids! Give kids and adults a fun summer of reading and earning rewards by choosing a summer reading challenge with interesting summer reading activities. Avoid the summer reading slide and … Read more
Add some feathered fun to your reading list with these chicken books for kids and adults. As a school librarian who also raises chickens, I’m excited to present these books about chickens to you. Whether you’re searching for engaging children’s books about farm animals, educational nonfiction packed with chicken facts, or practical guides for adults … Read more
Choose some excellent Christmas books to read from this extensive list. There are titles for kids of all ages, from toddlers and preschoolers to upper elementary students. Adults will enjoy them, too! Some of them are newer, and others are classics. As a school librarian, mom, and grandmother, one of the favorite traditions I look … Read more
Learn how to level books the easy way for your classroom library, home library, or school library. The simple system I use as a school librarian works for a variety of different book leveling systems. This article will show you how to level books for Fountas and Pinnell, how to level books by Lexile score, … Read more
The 100th day of school is a milestone packed with learning and fun, offering the perfect opportunity to engage students with creative 100 days of school activities! Whether you’re planning a 100s Day classroom celebration, brainstorming an unforgettable 100 day of school project, or simply looking for read-alouds to inspire young minds, these 100th day … Read more
Get some gingerbread book inspiration with this list of best gingerbread books for kids including preschool and elementary grades. This gingerbread book list includes fictional humorous tales about the Gingerbread Man, stories about gingerbread houses, and nonfiction cookbook titles as well. Some are newer and others are classics. As a school librarian at five different … Read more
Discover the best owl books for kids in preschool and elementary classrooms! From Owl Babies to other cute owl stories, create a magical owl theme for young readers. As an elementary school librarian, I’m thrilled to introduce a collection of owl books for kids that will ignite a child’s curiosity about these interesting nocturnal hunters! … Read more
As an elementary school librarian, I’m thrilled to introduce a collection of books about space for kids that will ignite a child’s curiosity about the night sky! These engaging stargazing books are packed with fascinating constellation facts and colorful illustrations that make exploring the universe fun and accessible for young learners. Whether your child or … Read more