Preschool

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

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

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

This Yummy Yogurt Bark Recipe Teaches Kids to Read Y as a Consonant

Is Y a consonant or a vowel? Explore this tricky letter with your child as you follow a super easy kids’ recipe they can read

12 Wonderful Wordless Picture Books to Read Your Child (& Why You Should)

Discover the benefits of wordless picture books and a dozen fabulous titles by diverse authors to get you

Smart Story Time for December: What to Read to Your Child this Month

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

Meditation, Massage… Story Time? Reading Aloud Has Surprising Benefits for Parents

Need another reason to read to your kids? Shared reading is self-care for parents! Find out how it can work small wonders &

How The Noble Neighbor Uses Books to Promote Social Justice

Literacy advocate Maya Smart interviews Andrea Scarpino of The Noble Neighbor about how the program promotes social justice

Give the Gift of Reading this Hanukkah: Easy Latke Recipe for Kids

Smart Story Time for November: What to Read to Your Child this Month

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