12 Toe-Tapping Picture Books For Your Little Music Lover

Get into the groove with these 12 vibrant picture books for kids who love

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Literacy Skills, Letters & Sounds, Family Activities, Read-With-Me Recipes . By Chrysta Naron | March 06 , 2023

Teach Your Child to Read, Cook, & Spell with Yummy Stuffed Shell Pasta

Print this easy recipe for kids to teach your child to read the SH spelling pattern as you make a delicious pasta dish

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Maya's Favorites . By Maya Smart | February 27 , 2023

Three Fantastic Ways to Tour a Selfie Museum But Make It Educational

The new trend of selfie museums may seem shallow. But they offer parents a way to bond with kids and can even be educational.

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Kids Books, Family Activities . By Chrysta Naron | February 06 , 2023

11 Delicious Picture Books About Cooking for Kids (Plus Recipes!)

Whip up some great storytimes with these picture books for kids who love cooking. Your child will find recipes in each one,

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Literacy Skills, Early Language, Letters & Sounds, Spelling, Vocabulary, Print Awareness . By Andrea Hunt | January 23 , 2023

Music To Their Ears: Why Poetry And Rhyming Books Are Awesome For Kids

Little kids love rhymes. But do poetry for kids and rhyming books help engage young readers and develop literacy? You bet. Find

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18 Picture Books Written by Celebrities Worth Reading to Your Child

Sharing books by people your kids admire is one more way to motivate kids to read. Get started with these excellent kids’ books

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Social Emotional, Family Activities, Seasonal & Holidays, Personal Development . By Maya Smart | January 03 , 2023

How to Launch Your Best New Year with a Family Year in Review Keepsake

Complete this sweet family year in review exercise to reflect and start the new year off right with your

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Family Activities . By Laila Weir | January 02 , 2023

Smart Story Time January 2023: Awesome Read-Aloud Books for Kids

Discover some awesome new reads to share with your child this month with our recommendations of picture books to read in December

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Kids Books, Literacy Skills, Letters & Sounds, Spelling . By Chrysta Naron | December 26 , 2022

How to Teach Your Child Silent E with 8 Wonderful Picture Books

Discover how to teach silent E, then help your child practice reading silent E with these beautiful picture

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Community, Diversity & Inclusion, Library & Literacy Advocacy, Author & Leader Interviews . By Maya Smart | December 19 , 2022

This Amazing BIPOC Kids’ Book Store Doubles as a Reading Tutoring Center

Author Maya Payne Smart chats with the founder of Rooted MKE, a Milwaukee bookstore, reading tutoring center, and community space

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