Autism Spectrum Disorder is often misunderstood, leading to lots of confusion for kids and adults alike. Books are a great way to introduce kids to the topics of neuro-diversity and the idea that their friends may think and feel differently than they do. Today’s book is a great resource for teaching kids about Autism Spectrum Disorder, and how they can help them to feel more comfortable.
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A Whole New World: Looking at Aladdin in a New Way
I am a huge Disney fan, and I am raising my daughter to be one as well. I spend my day watching Disney shows, singing Disney songs and reading Disney books. When I saw that there was a YA series that takes beloved Disney tales and turns them on their heads, I was very excited to check it out. These twisted Disney tales bring your favorite characters to life with deeper backstories, emotions and issues. I started out reading the twisted version of Aladdin, and I’m so glad I did!
Girls in STEM: Picture Books & Chapter Books Starring Female Characters
Were you a fan of STEM subjects in school? Despite the fact that my parents told me that I could do anything, I remember being told by teachers at school that I couldn’t do things because I was a girl. Because of this, it means even more to me that I surround my daughter with some of the amazing children’s books about girls in STEM, so that she won’t be lead to believe that “it’s only for the boys”. I love that there are so many amazing resources available now to get kids interested in science, computing and engineering from an early age. So I decided to gather a list of amazing picture books and chapter books that feature girls in STEM!
The Beedog: Scientific Discovery for Kids
I love books that encourage kids to explore the world around them. When kids learn to discover things on their own and direct their own learning, they can unearth new information and interests. Today’s book focuses on scientific discovery for kids. It not only introduces readers to a pair of curious kids, but also joins them on their journey of discovery as they explore something new on their own.
Let’s Go Camping: Camping Indoors with Kids
The weather is getting warmer, the days are getting longer and summer is almost here! Time to break out the camping gear and have some fun. I loved camping as a kid, and I cannot wait to take my daughter someday. On days when the weather is against us, we will settle for having our own camping fun at home!
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Little Walks, Big Adventures : Learning in Your Neighborhood
I love taking walks with my daughter. I remember taking her out in her stroller during her first year and singing and talking while we strolled. It was a great way to get out of the house and get some fresh air. As she has grown, our walks have become more varied, but it’s still one of my favorite activities. So I was thrilled when I was given the opportunity to check out today’s book with 50+ ways to turn a walk around your neighborhood into a learning experience!
Why Your Child’s Bookshelf Should Include Priddy Books!
There are so many amazing books out there for babies and children. It can be overwhelming trying to narrow down the books that you should have for your kids. I wouldn’t even know where to start if someone asked me to come up with a list of the most important books for kids to have. However, I do think that all kids can benefit from having a few Priddy Books on their shelves.
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14 Children’s Books about Punctuation & Grammar: Having Fun with Learning Language
English can be a difficult language to learn. There are lots of parts to it, and sometimes it feels like the “rules” are broken almost as often as they are true! When it comes to teaching kids about grammar, punctuation and the rules of the language, it helps to make it fun and memorable. (Tell me you don’t still know the words to some of the Schoolhouse Rocks songs!). I had the opportunity to check out a fun new book about punctuation from Innovation Press, and it inspired me to gather 14 fun children’s books about punctuation and grammar to help you make the language fun!
Empowering Board Books for Girls & Feminists!
I love books that encourage young girls to be strong, confident women. My parents raised me and my sister to believe that we could do anything that we set our minds to. Our mother taught us to use tools, problem solve and take care of difficult situations without panicking. I want to raise my daughter to be a strong and confident woman as well, so I am always on the lookout for great books that feature strong female characters and inspire her to be proud of who she is. Today I decided to gather a list of the best empowering board books for girls and young feminists so you can build a library for your strong, confident little one. These are great reads for both girls and boys, and can start some important conversations as well!
How to Code a Sandcastle: Making Coding Fun!
I am absolutely thrilled that there are so many amazing resources available today to teach kids about STEM concepts and subject. If you regularly follow the blog, you know that I am a big fan of the push for kids (and especially girls) to get more involved in STEM fields. Today, we had the opportunity to check out a new coding book for kids from Viking Books that introduces kids to simple coding concepts through a fun and relatable summer story.
