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Adopt a National Park: A Project-Based Activity That Connects The Big Empty to Conservation
This habitat-based book tie-in activity helps students explore ecosystems, science, and literacy through interactive, experiential learning. Perfect for teachers who love combining STEM and reading!
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Your Free Educator Resource for Ecosystem Lesson Plans For Kids
A classroom resource with ready-to-use printable worksheets and activities that make teaching K-4 students about North American grasslands, resilience, and conservation simple and exciting.
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Little Activists, Big Impact: Empowering Kids with Books about Ecosystems
Teachers and homeschoolers know that raising environmentally conscious children is more important than ever. But how do we move beyond the basics and give our children the tools to become active partners in protecting our planet? The answer lies in powerful, beautifully illustrated picture books that go beyond just facts and inspire a sense of…
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Best First Day of School Books For Kids to Ease First-Day Jitters
From first-day jitters to building confidence, the stories in this post help children feel brave, seen, and ready to be themselves at school.
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Medical Themed Activity for Kids and Classrooms
In Carrie Pearson’s jaunty storytelling and Nancy Carpenter’s playful illustrations capture the energy and independence of a woman who didn’t slow down for anything―and changed newborn care forever. Readers will be introduced to impressionable women in the medical field and the directions below will show you how to run your own Baby Doll Clinic. Enjoy…
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Even More Contemporary Children’s Books For Disability Awareness
Today I bring you even more recent and relevant kids’ books featuring disabled characters. The artwork I created for “We are the Scrappy Ones” represents four major categories of disability: physical, behavioral, developmental, and sensory. I aim to include more to add to that broad selection in my reading list today. This time around I want…
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The Power of Characters with Disabilities in Kids’ Books
Characters with disabilities break down stereotypes and foster empathy and understanding. These books have the power to boost the self-esteem of disabled children and create disability awareness for all kids.
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3rd-7th Grade Educator Guide, A Horse Named Sky By Rosanne Parry
About The Book: A Horse Named Sky is a gripping animal survival story about family, courage, trust, leadership, and loyalty. Horse Named Sky is the perfect book for a third-seventh grade classrooms looking for a fast pace, animal themed story. The story is impeccably researched and illustrated in black-and-white throughout and a map where readers…