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Poetry for Middle School Readers
Posted 02/24/21 by Jozlyn H
Middle school comes with a lot of feelings. Poetry is a beautiful outlet of those feelings. Share these great books with your middle schooler.
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Women's History Month for PreK-3
Posted 02/22/21 by Ann H
March is Women's History month and is a great time to discover and celebrate women and their many contributions throughout history.
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Fantasy Books for Grades 1-3
Posted 02/09/21 by Carlye S.
Books about dragons, magic and adventure for beginning readers.
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Best Books for Sixth Grade Readers
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Time to get lost in a good book!
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Great Ideas for Teachers and Parents: Resources for Teaching Grades K-8
Posted 01/26/21 by Amy H
Whether you're a teacher by choice or by circumstances, we've got you covered. Here are the most recent support materials to keep your kid/s occupied and engaged.
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Homeschooling Resources for Grades PreK-12
Posted 01/22/21 by Amy H
Here are the latest materials on how to teach children at home. Whether you're a full-time homeschooler, or a recent draftee pandemic home-based teacher, we've got you covered.
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Caldecott Winners for PreK-3
Posted 01/05/21 by Morgan R
The Caldecott Medal is given to one children's picture book a year. The award winners are announced every January.
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New Year's resources for Grades PreK-5
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