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7 Things to Do Before Reading (and Any Other) Homework

Creating a homework-friendly home is a great way to sidestep some of the big obstacles you and your children face with homework. Whatever subject they’re working on, make sure your…

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Scholastic Parents Staff • September 13, 2024 Topicsback to school homework parents reading September teachers

4 Ways to Keep Kids Motivated to Learn This School Year

If your kids are like most, their motivation to complete nightly schoolwork starts off strong and wobbles as the year progresses. Homework? They don’t want to do it. School projects?…

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Scholastic Parents Staff • September 4, 2024 Topicsback to school Book Clubs Book Fairs parents September teachers

4 Expert-Approved Ways to Start the School Year Strong

One week, your kids are spending all day at the pool (and running through the house dripping wet). Next, they’re sitting politely in class soaking up knowledge about dinosaurs, volcanoes,…

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Scholastic Parents Staff • August 28, 2024 TopicsAugust back to school families parents teachers

Welcome Back, Teachers!

The school year is about to begin, and Scholastic Book Clubs is here to help your classroom fall into reading with books at can’t-miss prices!  We see you always going…

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Scholastic Book Clubs • August 22, 2024 TopicsAugust back to school Book Clubs classroom flyer flyers memo teachers

The Book List: First Day of School

Whether you have a growing reader entering a new grade, or a first-timer entering Pre-K or Kindergarten, going back to school is an adjustment for the whole family. Introduce new…

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Scholastic Book Clubs • August 14, 2024 TopicsAugust back to school Book Clubs Book Fairs books First Day of School reading

Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten? Prepare Them with These 20 Skills

New friends, new skills, and all-day fun: There’s a lot to look forward to in kindergarten! And there’s lots to do to get ready for the first day.  Your child…

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Scholastic Parents Staff • August 7, 2024 TopicsAugust back to school Book Clubs classroom kindergarten parents teachers

Nurture Literacy Skills with This Reading Roadmap

Here are the milestones to look out for during every step of your child’s reading journey, and the books that will advance key learning skills along the way. Most parents…

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Scholastic Parents Staff • October 16, 2023 Topicsback to school Book Clubs books September teachers

Scholastic Book Clubs: Class Trip Contest

We are so excited to celebrate Robert Munsch’s latest picture book, Class Trip. Long before he started writing books, Robert Munsch was a storyteller. The first time he told his…

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Scholastic Book Clubs • September 27, 2023 Topicsback to school Book Clubs September teachers

Authors and Illustrators Read to Your Class Live on Storyvoice

Storyvoice is Scholastic’s new home for live author events. Awesome authors like R.L. Stine, Lauren Tarshis, and Peter H. Reynolds read aloud to your students, who follow along in a…

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• September 20, 2023 Topicsback to school Book Clubs Book Fairs Storyvoice teachers

5 Ways Storage Bins Can Keep Your Classroom Organized All Year Long

Storage bins aren’t just for keeping your library neat and tidy—they’re a must-have tool for keeping the rest of your classroom organized, too! When it comes to organizing your classroom—and…

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Scholastic Editors • September 19, 2023 Topicsback to school Book Clubs classroom September teachers

Bulletin Boards to Keep Your Class On Track

These top picks will bring out your classroom’s unique personality. When it comes to decorating your classroom for the year, few things are as effective and memorable as the right…

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Scholastic Editors • September 13, 2023 Topicsback to school Book Clubs classroom September teachers

New Releases to Add to Your Classroom Library

The first day of school is filled with possibility, promise, and maybe a little worry. As we head into a brand-new school year, help your students reignite their drive to…

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Scholastic Book Clubs • September 8, 2023 Topicsback to school Book Clubs classroom September teachers

Save on Back-to-School Classroom Supplies for Teachers

These tips will help you organize and decorate your classroom for less. With back-to-school season in full swing, you don’t have to break the bank to replenish your classroom supplies….

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Scholastic Editors • August 31, 2023 Topicsback to school Book Clubs classroom September teachers

Tips for Organizing Your Classroom at the Beginning of the School Year

Maximize your classroom in the new school year with first-rate classroom organization. Every teacher knows that an incredible amount of material accumulates during the school year, and classrooms can quickly…

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Scholastic Editors • August 31, 2023 Topicsback to school Book Clubs classroom September teachers

How to Talk to Kids About the First Day of School

The first day of school is filled with possibility, promise, and maybe a little worry. Whether your child is entering kindergarten or a new grade as a returning student, the…

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Scholastic Book Clubs • August 31, 2023 Topicsback to school Book Clubs September teachers

5 Easy Ways to Kick off Your Classroom Book Club

Congrats on joining the Club! We’re psyched you’re here, helping connect kids to the stories and characters they love. By now you’ve handed out the flyers to your students so…

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Scholastic Book Clubs • August 31, 2023 Topicsback to school Book Clubs September teachers

Get Kids Reading with a “New Year Reading Challenge”

Originally published by On Our Minds on January 2, 2018Versioned for Scholastic Canada In the spirit of making resolutions and setting goals, families are encouraged to start the year off…

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Michael Barrett • December 20, 2022 Topicsback to school Book Clubs Book Fairs books January parents reading reading aloud reading fluency

7 Books to Help Your Kids Go Back to School

Originally published by On Our Minds on July 27, 2021Versioned for Scholastic Canada Growth, change, and opportunity come every new school year. For many kids, they’ll experience growing pains as…

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Bridget Benjamin • September 1, 2022 Topicsback to school Book Clubs Book Fairs parents September starting school

10 Benefits of Having a Library Card

Originally published by On Our Minds on September 16, 2021 The library was a second home to me when I was a kid—I was lucky enough to live within walking…

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Amanda Livingston • September 1, 2022 Topicsback to school Book Clubs Book Fairs classroom parents reading aloud reading fluency

Learning with Clifford: Back to School Edition

Originally published by On Our Minds on July 30, 2021The following post was written by the Scholastic Entertainment team For decades, Clifford the Big Red Dog has taught us many…

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Scholastic Entertainment team • August 31, 2022 Topicsback to school Book Clubs Book Fairs classroom parents reading aloud reading fluency September

Helping Kids Regain Social-Emotional Stability as They Return to the Classroom

Originally published by On Our Minds on August 24, 2021 Karen Baicker, Executive Director of the Yale Child Study Center – Scholastic Collaborative for Child & Family Resilience; and Scholastic…

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Karen Baicker • August 31, 2022 Topicsback to school Book Clubs Book Fairs classroom parents September social-emotional learning

How to Help Your Child Read Aloud in Class

These tips from an educator can establish a new comfort level with reading. Originally published by Scholastic Parents on July 13, 2022 Reading out loud in class is an effective…

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Scholastic Parents Staff • August 31, 2022 Topicsback to school Book Clubs Book Fairs classroom parents reading aloud reading fluency September