Kids Books, Family Activities, Seasonal & Holidays . By Chrysta Naron | March 21 , 2025

12 Lovely Books to Read with Preschoolers on Mother’s Day

Families are like branches on a tree. We grow in different directions yet our roots remain as

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Maya's Favorites, Parent-School Partnership, Library & Literacy Advocacy, Books for Adults . By Maya Smart | March 17 , 2025

The Paperback Edition of Reading for Our Lives Is Here—And It Couldn’t Come at a More Critical Time

Awards serve as exclamation marks—chances to pause and say, this matters. Maya Payne Smart reflects on building change with

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March Madness Reads for Kids: 10 Basketball Picture Books Your Little Fan Will Love

Get your little fan pumped for reading this March Madness with fun basketball picture books. This list curates diverse,

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Parent-School Partnership . By Laila Weir | February 17 , 2025

6 Reasons to Volunteer in Your Child’s Classroom (Even If You’re Too Busy)

Even a little school volunteering can elevate your child’s learning, deepen your bond, and yield some great side benefits.

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Parent-School Partnership, Community, Library & Literacy Advocacy . By Maya Smart | February 10 , 2025

5 Things Parents Need to Know About the 2024 NAEP Reading Scores Crisis

What do the 2024 NAEP national reading scores mean for your child? Get key takeaways and action steps for

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Parent-School Partnership . By Maya Smart | January 27 , 2025

School Involvement for Busy Parents: How to Support Your Child’s Education on Your Terms

Stop stressing about being the perfect parent volunteer! Learn how to support your child’s education in a way that fits your

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Early Language . By Maya Smart | January 20 , 2025

How to Assess Your Child’s Development with Language & Literacy Milestones

Discover what your baby or child should learn & do at each age to grow into a thriving reader, and how to use milestones to

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Early Language, Parent-School Partnership . By Maya Smart | January 13 , 2025

Language Milestones & Literacy Targets for Kindergarten and Early Elementary

Discover what your child should learn & do to grow into a thriving reader, and how to use milestones to support their progress in

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Kids Books, Literacy Skills, Writing, Family Activities, Literacy Activities, Seasonal & Holidays, Community, Diversity & Inclusion . By Chrysta Naron | January 07 , 2025

Celebrate Lunar New Year with this Brain-Building Story Time Activity for Young Kids

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Family Activities, Literacy Activities, Seasonal & Holidays . By Contributor | January 07 , 2025

Celebrate Lunar New Year and Boost Literacy with a Storytelling Lion Puppet

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