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Recommended Reading for September

Reading together & incorporating literacy into your daily life & routines is important for bonding, developing language, expanding vocabulary & fostering empathy

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Barron’s First Thesaurus (ages 6-12 yrs)

US$12.99 US$8.99
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Barron’s First Thesaurus (ages 6-12 yrs)

US$12.99 US$8.99

Barron's First Thesaurus reference book compiled by Andrew Delahunty & Carol Braham

This new edition of Barron's First Thesaurus includes updated entries and fresh, new computer-animation style graphics. It's still the perfect way to help kids develop a love of language.

Engaging entries include definitions, descriptive illustrations, and example sentences to instruct youngsters on hundreds of different words that share the same meaning.

They'll learn that slim, lean, and slender are different ways of saying thin, or that drawings, photos, cartoons, and portraits are all types of pictures.

Entries may also include related words and antomyms, giving kids even more reference for expanding vocabulary and enhancing writing projects.

A color-coded thumb index along the side of each page and a traditional index at the back of the book make it quick and easy to find words.

Format: Softcover

Ages: 6-12 years

Page Count: 128 pages

Dimensions: 11 x 9 x 0.5 (approx)

Engagement Features: color-coded thumb index with full-color illustrations throughout

Check out other learning resources & books available for elementary schoolers & preteens.

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Inclusivity Story Books - for Social Development

US$6.99 US$2.89
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Inclusivity Story Books - for Social Development

US$6.99 US$2.89

Children will really enjoy these Social Development and Inclusivity Story Books that give them insight on some very important topics. They can be great bedtime stories, an easy way to teach your little one to read, and amazing gifts for special occasions.

The messages promote positive social interactions, foster altruism, explain empathy, teach tolerance, promote acceptance, and celebrate diversity.

Ages 2-8 years

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Holidays & Celebrations in September

LABOR DAY

Labor Day is celebrated in the United States of America on the first Monday of September every year. Labor Day is commonly celebrated in other countries but on different dates. This is because Labor Day is an important holiday to honor all workers that make the country move & succeed every day.  In the USA, Labor Day is often considered to be "The End of Summer".  Most schools are back in session following Labor Day. 

Music & Dance Inspiration for September

Fostering whole child development involves incorporating kinesthetics, rhythm, musical intelligence, & creative expression through performing arts into daily lives

Arts & Crafts 

The visual arts are important for exploring creative expression as well as developing hand-eye coordination, dexterity, tenacity, & executive functioning skills

Downloadable Packets & Worksheets 

To access the printable activity/packet, click on the image for that packet.  These are downloadable PDF, WORD or PowerPoint files.  

For Kids in Preschool through Kindergarten:

For Kids in Lower Elementary Grades (1-2):

For Kids in Upper Elementary Grades (3-5):

Career Exploration

It is never too early to start talking about your child's interests, strengths, curiosity, & options for the future

Culinary Creations

Cooking & baking together is great for family bonding while providing real life opportunities to explore math concepts such as fractions, measurements, & proportions; practice reading & writing recipes using specialized vocabulary & sequencing words; and developing gastronomical awareness 

Executive Functioning

Executive Functioning (EF) is basically the brain's management system.  EF is a set of mental skills including working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control that are used daily to learn, work, and manage daily life.

Trouble with executive function can make it hard to focus, follow directions, and handle emotions, among other things.

S.T.E.A.M. Exploration

Explore key concepts from science, technology, engineering, art, & math using items from around the house. 

Everyone Can Be a Hero!  Hands-only CPR

Family Fun Night Suggestion 

Explore How Robots are Used to Explore Space! 

~Spend 1-2 minutes brainstorming about what you/your family knows about robots.  You can either quickly jot the ideas down or you can just talk about what you know.  Think about what a robot is, what a robot does, what a robot is made out of, etc.

~Explore what a 'rover' is & how it can be used to explore outer space (Visit Rover (space exploration) Facts for Kids (kiddle.co) )

~Learn about the robots used to explore Mars (Visit Mars Exploration Rover - Kids | Britannica Kids | Homework Help) family (free on Youtube.com)

~Check out images of what the Mars Rover "Perseverance" captured in 2021 (Visit Welcome to Mars! (nationalgeographic.com) )  

~Watch the Curious George in Space cartoons that explores the use of the Mars Rover.  Concepts such as space exploration, gravity, & gravitational pull are introduced. Watch the cartoon & explore the links provided to learn about how robots can help humans to explore space.

~Follow along with the story read aloud, Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover  (Click Here)

~Discuss how using a robot to explore other planets can be helpful & useful. What are some of the benefits? What are some of the disadvantages?  Create a "Pros & Cons" T-Chart to list your ideas (Click Here to Download a printable template) 

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Family Movie Night Suggestion

A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures (2010)

This is an animated movie about a sea turtle (Sammy) that hatched in 1959 & spends the next fifty years travelling the world, while it is being changed by global warming.  For added enrichment, consider comparing & contrasting how the Mars Rover & Sammy the Sea Turtle's experiences might be the same (compare) & how they might be different (contrast).  The oceans & seas are often compared to space exploration. Why might that be?

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Social-Emotional Development

Social & emotional development, especially in early childhood, provides a critically important foundation for children in developing & learning throughout their lives.  
     Social development refers to the ability to initiate, create, foster, & sustain meaningful relationships with adults & peers.
     Emotional development refers to the ability to express, recognize, interpret, & manage one's emotions & the ability to respond appropriately to others' emotions.

Featured Items for September

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