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Starting school for the first time or returning to school after a long summer is enough to give any kid the jitters. Feelings of nervousness, excitement, fear, and joy are all completely normal and should be embraced! As an anxious child myself, the thought of the first day of school always brought along a confusing […]
Graphic novels are getting so much love now and I, for one, am happy about that. Graphic novels are great: you get artwork that fully lets you envision the world around the story without sacrificing the length of a full novel. They are a great way to transition young readers to more big kid books […]
I’m pretty lucky, as far as grief goes. I didn’t experience my first loss until I was nearly in high school, and even that was tangential to me. As a child, I never had to deal with any serious loss. But even as an adult, the first pangs of grief were difficult to understand and […]
Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) can seem boring and difficult to some people looking at it from the outside but it’s really interesting, fun and important to our growth. Think of all the cool things we wouldn’t have without them for example television, the internet, music, lights, and the ability to help other people […]
It’s SUMMER and that usually means fun in the sun and outdoor activities like going to the beach however right now there is a lot of uncertainty about…almost everything. In some places beaches are open and in some they aren’t. Whether you have plans to take your young one to the beach or not we […]
After a fantastic and engaging discussion with Bill about Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History by Vashti Harrison, it’s time to announce our next Lunch Bunch read! Our ninth Lunch Bunch pick is the beloved 1938 classic, Mr.Popper’s Penguins by Florence and Richard Atwater! Mr. Popper’s Penguins tells the story of Mr. Popper, a […]
Happy Fourth of July! While this holiday traditionally commemorates the Declaration of Independence in 1776, it’s an excellent opportunity to take a look at what patriotism looks like. Living in a democracy means we all have the right to use our voices and our votes to make our country and the world a better place […]
Happy Porcupine Appreciation Day (July 2)! The porcupine, whose name comes from the Latin words meaning “quill pig”, is not to be confused with the equally lovable hedgehog—they are not even related! There is a whopping total of 58 species of porcupines worldwide, however here in the U.S. you are most likely to come across […]
Learning to use the bathroom on one’s own is huge milestone. It is truly something to celebrate. But like all accomplishments, it takes hard time, a few setbacks and a supportive team. As we round out the end of National Potty-Training Awareness Month, we thought we could share some tips for potty training your little […]
Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History After a great discussion with Bill about President of the Whole Fifth Grade by Sherri Winston, it’s time to announce our next Lunch Bunch read! Our eighth Lunch Bunch pick is the Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History by Vashti Harrison! This beautifully illustrated book showcases […]
Picture books have long answered the important questions in life. “Are you my mother?” “Chicka chicka boom boom, will there be enough room?” With a little whimsy and a lot of heart, picture books can sneakily impart all sorts of wonderful advice to readers. Whether it’s teaching kids to respect personal space, to take what […]
President of the Whole Fifth Grade After a super fun discussion with Bill about The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart, it’s time to announce our next Lunch Bunch read! Our seventh Lunch Bunch pick is the adorably hilarious, President of the Whole Fifth Grade by Sherri Winston! President of the Whole […]
