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Holiday Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers

In search of the perfect stocking stuffer for the holiday season? Look no further! Scholastic Book Clubs has great options that will surprise and delight your kids no matter their…

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Scholastic Book Clubs • December 9, 2024 TopicsBook Clubs Book Fairs books families gift guide holidays November parents

Holiday Gift Guide: Seasonal Books

Winter is coming, and so are the holidays! We’ve rounded up our favourite festive reads that are sure to bring warmth, joy, and a little magic to the season. These…

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Scholastic Book Clubs • November 29, 2024 TopicsBook Clubs Book Fairs books Christmas families gift guide Hanukkah holidays Kwanzaa November parents

Why Books Make the Perfect Holiday Gift for Kids

‘Tis the season for finding the perfect gift for your little ones. The newest toys and gadgets may top wishlists, but there’s one gift that stands out above the rest:…

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Scholastic Book Clubs • November 27, 2024 TopicsBook Clubs Book Fairs books families holidays November parents reading

Holiday Gift Guide: Great Gifts by Grade

Looking for the perfect gift for your growing reader? Scholastic Book Clubs has a wide selection of kid-favourite titles at can’t-miss prices. Find board books, readers, novels and so much…

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Scholastic Book Clubs • November 22, 2024 TopicsBook Clubs Book Fairs books families gift guide holidays November parents

Holiday Reading Traditions to Try This Year

There is so much magic and anticipation wrapped around the holiday season—especially in an effort to uphold beloved traditions. Traditions can give families a sense of belonging, create a shared…

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Scholastic Parents Staff • November 20, 2024 TopicsBook Clubs Book Fairs families holidays November reading

Holiday Gift Guide: Puzzles, Games & Toys

The holiday season is just around the corner, and it’s time to start the hunt for the perfect gift your kids will enjoy. Whether you’re looking to challenge young minds,…

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Scholastic Book Clubs • November 14, 2024 TopicsBook Clubs Book Fairs books families gift guide holidays November parents

Reads for Swifties

Drop everything now, we’re in our reading era! In honour of the Eras tour making its way to Canada, we’ve got all the Swiftie-approved books to get you in the…

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Scholastic Book Clubs • November 13, 2024 TopicsBook Clubs Book Fairs books November reading Taylor Swift

Reading Goals Teachers Recommend for Families

With the holidays around the corner, it’s a great time to start thinking about ways to spend more time as a family, and what better way than by reading together…

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Scholastic Parents Staff • November 11, 2024 TopicsBook Clubs Book Fairs families November reading reading goals

Our Holiday Flyer Is Here!

Your Holiday Wish Guide has dropped! The latest Book Clubs flyer is here, featuring Christmas classics, and great gifts for all ages. Shop the flyer now! Practice your Santa skills…

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Scholastic Book Clubs • November 6, 2024 TopicsBook Clubs books flyer holidays November parents reading winter

Interview with the Author of ‘Playdate Surprise’

What inspired you to write your book? / Where did the idea for your book come from? Karen Autio: Both Playdate Surprise and I Can, Too! were inspired by my…

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Scholastic Book Clubs • November 4, 2024 Topicsauthor interview Book Clubs Book Fairs books November

How Reading Builds Vocabulary at Every Age

Before children are reading, they’re listening and interacting with phonemes — the sounds that make up words. As you and your child establish a read-aloud routine, your gestures, pauses, and…

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Scholastic Parents Staff • November 1, 2024 Topicsbooks families November reading vocabulary

4 Holiday Reading Traditions

Try these fun ways to incorporate literacy into the magic and anticipation of the holidays with your child. The holiday season is one of the best times of the year!…

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Scholastic Parents Staff • November 20, 2023 TopicsBook Clubs Book Fairs families holidays November reading

Scholastic Book Fairs: Book Resources

Meet the books kids can’t wait to read. All about the books Get shoppers psyched for the Fair when you introduce them to this season’s newest books. Give students, families,…

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Scholastic Book Fairs • November 13, 2023 TopicsBook Fairs chairpeople November reading teachers

Interview with Frieda Wishinsky, Author of ‘We Belong Here’

What inspired you to write your book? Where did the idea for your book come from? We Belong Here was inspired by a conversation with my friend Ruth Ohi. We…

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• November 10, 2023 Topicsauthor interview Book Clubs Book Fairs books November

Establish a Magical and Budget-Friendly Holiday Reading Routine

These heartwarming read-aloud stories will delight your young reader! Amidst all the concerts, entertaining, and gift giving that the holidays can bring, most of the time, it’s nice to skip…

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Scholastic Parents Staff • November 6, 2023 TopicsBook Clubs Book Fairs families holidays November reading

Scholastic Book Clubs: November Classroom Activities

Hype up winter reading and festive vibes in your classroom with just-for-Clubs fun and games. Book Clubs Classroom Poster Activity Countdown the days to holiday vacay—and spruce up your classroom…

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Scholastic Book Clubs • October 31, 2023 TopicsBook Clubs holidays November reading teachers

Holiday Travel Tips: Keep Kids Reading on the Go

Originally published by On Our Minds on November 19, 2015Versioned for Scholastic Canada Are you totally stumped on ways to keep your kids entertained during the hectic holiday travel rush?…

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Michael Barrett • November 8, 2022 TopicsBook Clubs Book Fairs December holidays November parents travel

The Most Important Thing to Remember During Read-Alouds

The key to a successful read-aloud? We’ve got it. Originally published by Scholastic Parents on October 5, 2022 With all of the things parents have to think about, how to…

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Guest Blogger • November 4, 2022 TopicsBook Clubs Book Fairs holidays November parents reading aloud

What the Report Card Really Means

Find out how to read your child’s report card and respond to grades both good and bad. Originally published by Scholastic ParentsVersioned for Scholastic Canada A, B, C is no…

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Scholastic Parents Staff • November 4, 2022 TopicsBook Clubs Book Fairs December November parents report cards

12 Books to Get You Into the Holiday Spirit

Originally published by On Our Minds on December 2, 2019Versioned for Scholastic Canada Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but the books inside are so delightful! It’s officially the holiday…

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Guest Blogger • November 4, 2022 TopicsBook Clubs Book Fairs books December holidays November parents picture books