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Books for Black History Month

Books for Black History Month: Preschoolers & Beyond – Updated!

Last year we celebrated the first Black woman being elected to the White House with Kamala Harris taking her position as Vice President. To learn more about that milestone in Black History and so many that came before it, we put together a reading list of books we recommend, and our preschoolers and K-2 students love as well!   Firebird, by Misty Copeland Superheroes Are Everywhere, by Kamala Harris The ABCs of Black History, by Rio Cortez The Undefeated, by

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Talking to Preschoolers About MLK's Legacy

Introducing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy to Preschoolers

In elementary school and beyond, teaching about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is an important part of the curriculum. But what about in preschool? Some of the subjects surrounding his legacy are advanced for early learners, so we put together some ideas to lay the foundation for the more the more complex concepts. Focus on FAIRNESS Practice taking turns with toys (instead of “sharing,” which is more of an abstract concept). Sometimes a timer helps (we like to use sand

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Booklist Kids Gardening

Books to Spark Your Child’s Interest In Gardening

It’s gardening season! Stay tuned for a later blog on how to include your children with creating and tending to your garden, but in the meantime, check out the books we love that are sure to get your kids curious! Grow! How We Get Food from Our Garden, by Karl Beckstrand In A Garden, by Tim McCanna Lola Plants A Garden, by Anna McQuinn Goodnight Veggies, by Diana Murray Planting A Rainbow, by Lois Ehlert We Are The Gardeners, by Joanna

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Children's Books for Earth Day

Books That Teach Children All About Protecting Our Plant

Happy Earth Day! While we love that there’s a holiday to celebrate our planet, we know it’s important to take care of every day. We put together a book list that helps to instill the concepts of conservation and environmentalism at a young age. We Are Water Protectors, by Carole Lindstrom Don’t Throw That Way, by Laura Bergen What A Waste, by Jess French My Friend Earth, by Patricia MacLachlan Heal the Earth, by Julian Lennon Compost Stew, by Mary

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Best Books Ages 5-8

Best Picture & Chapter Books for Ages 5 – 8

We’ve handpicked picture and chapter books that we think our newest K-2 Wellies, and your children, will love! They focus on friendship, empathy and kindness, with some science and adventure sprinkled in! Do your children have any favorites? Share them with us by commenting! Click here for a printable version of the list below – all books are hyperlinked. Happy reading!

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