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Top Trending Titles from the September/October Flyer

Fall into reading with Book Clubs! The first flyer of the school year is here and starting off strong. Filled with spooktacular reads and value-priced favourites, shop the fall flyer…

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Scholastic Book Clubs • October 3, 2024 TopicsBook Clubs books Fall flyer October parents teachers

Every Child Matters

September 30th marks Orange Shirt Day, also known as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Each year, we wear orange to honour the survivors of residential schools, as well…

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Scholastic Book Clubs • September 30, 2024 TopicsBook Clubs Book Fairs Indigenous Stories Indigenous Voices National Day for Truth and Reconciliation parents September teachers

How to Develop Reading Habits for Your Child

Throughout the school year and beyond, it’s important to identify at-home routines that create a healthy learning environment for your child. A good place to start is by building time…

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Scholastic Parents Staff • September 18, 2024 Topicsparents reading reading habits September teachers

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

Our Fall Flyer Is Here!

The first Book Clubs flyer of the new school year just dropped! Featuring new Fall-themed favourites and spooktacular reads for Halloween, it’s filled with must-have books and can’t-miss prices that…

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Scholastic Book Clubs • September 11, 2024 TopicsBook Clubs books Fall flyer Halloween parents reading September

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

7 Tips to Prepare for the First Days of School

Whether your child is just beginning kindergarten or starting a new grade as a returning student, there’s lots to be done to prepare for the year ahead, including checking in…

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Scholastic Parents Staff • August 21, 2024 TopicsAugust Book Clubs Book Fairs families First Day of School parents

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

Top Trending Titles from the May/June Flyer

Dive into summer reading with Book Clubs! The last flyer of the year is here, filled with must-have titles, binge-worthy beach reads and so much more! Check out what’s at…

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Scholastic Book Clubs • June 4, 2024 TopicsBook Clubs books flyer flyers June parents summer teachers

Honouring Indigenous History

During the month of June, we recognize the history, resilience and diversity of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. Introduce, celebrate and honour the voices and experiences of the Indigenous communities with…

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Scholastic Book Clubs • May 31, 2024 TopicsBook Clubs Book Fairs Indigenous Stories Indigenous Voices June National Indigenous History Month parents teachers

The Book List: Graduation

Graduation season is almost here! Celebrate next steps with these timeless titles for little ones graduating preschool or kindergarten, and even big kids finishing middle school, high school or university….

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Scholastic Book Clubs • May 27, 2024 TopicsBook Clubs Book Fairs books graduation June parents reading teachers

5 Tips to Get Your Child Into a Reading Routine

If you want to raise a reader, few things are as important as maintaining reading routines with your child. With a few small, easy steps, you can turn reading into…

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Scholastic Parents Staff • April 8, 2024 TopicsApril Book Clubs Book Fairs books parents reading reading aloud reading fluency

Top Trending Titles from the March/April Flyer

Power up with reading! The latest Scholastic Book Clubs flyer is now available, and features great new titles and spring-themed stories for every age. Check out what kids are loving…

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Scholastic Book Clubs • April 1, 2024 TopicsApril Book Clubs books flyers parents Spring teachers

How to Use Reading Time to Bond with Your Child

Trying to find the time to bond with your child can be challenging, especially with competing schedules. Quality time should be more than a few minutes together, and time that…

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Scholastic Book Clubs • March 18, 2024 TopicsBook Clubs Book Fairs families March parents reading

How to Use What You Already Have at Home to Advance Key Early Learning Skills

Mastering literacy and language skills doesn’t have to break the bank. Whether you’re on a budget or pressed for time, you still play a critical role in helping your child…

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Scholastic Parents Staff • February 23, 2024 TopicsBook Clubs Book Fairs early learning families February parents

Scholastic Canada Launches 2022–2023 Philanthropic Impact Report

We are thrilled to announce an exciting milestone in our company’s ongoing commitment to improving literacy across the country and fostering a joy of reading: the launch of the SCHOLASTIC…

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• February 1, 2024 TopicsBook Clubs Book Fairs books parents philanthropy teachers

12 Books to Inspire Your Halloween Costume

Looking for Halloween costume inspiration based on your readers’ favourite characters? You can always find inspiration in a book! We’ve rounded up a few books based on beloved characters, to…

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Mackenzie Cutruzzula • October 11, 2023 TopicsBook Clubs Book Fairs Halloween October parents

3 Tricks to Show Kids That Reading is a Treat

Turn “have-to-read” chills into “want-to-read” thrills. Some students would rather clean their rooms AND spend five nights at Freddy’s than to Ever. Have to read. An assigned book. So how…

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Scholastic Book Clubs • September 27, 2023 TopicsBook Clubs Book Fairs October parents reading

7 Picture Books That Make Perfect Graduation Gifts

Originally published by On Our Minds on June 14, 2022Versioned for Scholastic Canada Graduation season is just around the corner! Whether you have a little one who is graduating from…

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Guest Blogger • May 23, 2023 TopicsBook Clubs Book Fairs books graduation June parents teachers

7 Important Questions to Ask Your Child During Story Time

Amplify the benefits of story time by asking your young reader these questions before, during, and after you read together. Originally published by Scholastic Parents on October 6, 2022Versioned for…

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Scholastic Parents Staff • April 14, 2023 TopicsBook Clubs Book Fairs parents reading aloud reading fluency

Magical Moments from Spring Book Fairs

Originally published by On Our Minds on June 16, 2021Versioned for Scholastic Canada As the school year winds down, we’re taking a look back at some of the magical Book…

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Guest Blogger • April 6, 2023 TopicsBook Fairs books chairpeople chairperson parents Share Your Fair Spring teachers

Scholastic Reading Club Flyer Reveal: April Showers Bring May Readers

Here are some of their favourites from the Scholastic Reading Club April flyer (visit scholastic.ca/readingclub to start shopping). Featured for Pre-Kindergarten Ivy the Very Determined Dog by Maureen & Chris…

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Avery Hellas • April 5, 2023 TopicsApril Book Clubs books flyers parents series teachers

6 Strategies to Improve Reading Comprehension

Try these tips to help your child develop stronger literacy skills. Originally published by Scholastic Parents on August 30, 2022Versioned for Scholastic Canada Developing reading comprehension skills is incredibly important…

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Scholastic Parents Staff • March 10, 2023 TopicsBook Clubs Book Fairs books parents reading fluency teachers

Why Funny Kids’ Books Are an Important Part of Your Child’s Library

Discover how humour can develop your child’s love of reading and literacy skills. Originally published by Scholastic Parents on February 24, 2022Versioned for Scholastic Canada Think about which books your…

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Scholastic Parents Staff • March 9, 2023 TopicsBook Clubs Book Fairs books funny books graphic novels humour parents picture books social-emotional learning teachers

Simple Questions You Can Ask to Gauge Your Child’s Current Interests

Asking these questions can help you pinpoint books they’ll love! Originally published by Scholastic Parents on November 2, 2022Versioned for Scholastic Canada Kids’ interests are constantly changing. That means it…

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Scholastic Parents Staff • March 9, 2023 TopicsBook Clubs Book Fairs books parents

These 4 Books Together Will Improve Your Child’s Reading Skills

When read together, these books will help your child’s literacy grow — all while they learn about feelings and kindness. Originally published by Scholastic Parents on December 6, 2022Versioned for…

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Scholastic Parents Staff • March 7, 2023 TopicsBook Clubs Book Fairs books empathy parents picture books reading fluency social-emotional learning teachers

Teacher Tips for Practising with Striving Readers at Home

Your striving reader will be tearing through books in no time! Originally published by Scholastic Parents on September 8, 2022Versioned for Scholastic Canada When your pre-teen striving readers need a…

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Scholastic Parents Staff • March 7, 2023 TopicsBook Clubs Book Fairs books graphic novels parents reading aloud reading fluency teachers

6 Smart Strategies to Boost Reading Fluency

All early readers stumble over words at first, but polishing those reading skills will benefit their learning in every subject area. Originally published by Scholastic Parents on January 1, 2021Versioned…

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Scholastic Parents Staff • March 7, 2023 TopicsBook Clubs Book Fairs books parents reading aloud reading fluency

Scholastic Reading Clubs Flyer Reveal: Spring into Reading

Here are some of their favourites from the Scholastic Reading Club March flyers (visit scholastic.ca/readingclub to start shopping). Featured for Pre-Kindergarten Easter Starring Egg! by Cynthia Platt & Leire Martin…

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Avery Hellas • February 28, 2023 TopicsBook Clubs books flyers March parents series teachers

Get Back Into a Reading Routine with Nighttime Stories for Kids

For most parents, bedtime reading can sometimes fall by the wayside. Here’s how to get back on track! Originally published by Scholastic Parents on April 18, 2022Versioned for Scholastic Canada…

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Scholastic Parents Staff • December 20, 2022 TopicsBook Clubs Book Fairs books parents reading reading aloud reading fluency

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

3 Reasons to Read with Your Elementary Schooler Every Night

The task may seem small, but the payoff is big. Originally published by Scholastic Parents on March 22, 2022Versioned for Scholastic Canada For many families, it’s the same daily, after-dinner…

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Scholastic Parents Staff • December 20, 2022 TopicsBook Clubs Book Fairs parents reading reading aloud reading fluency

Children Need Reading Role Models: Here’s How You Can Be One

You can easily show your commitment to reading, even if you don’t regularly dive into novels yourself. Originally published by Scholastic Parents on May 26, 2022Versioned for Scholastic Canada Children…

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Scholastic Parents Staff • December 19, 2022 TopicsBook Clubs Book Fairs parents reading aloud reading fluency

New Year, New Reading Resolutions

Here at the Scholastic Canada School Markets Team, we put our minds together and came up with 10 reading resolutions for the new year: Resolution #1: Share your favourite books…

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Scholastic Canada School Markets Team • December 19, 2022 TopicsBook Clubs Book Fairs books January parents reading teachers

Scholastic Reading Clubs Flyer Reveal: New Year, New Books

Here are some of their favourites from the Scholastic Reading Club January flyers (visit scholastic.ca/readingclub): Featured for Pre-KindergartenLittle Frog Have you ever wondered how a tiny little tadpole can grow…

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Avery Hellas • December 16, 2022 TopicsBook Clubs books flyers January new parents teachers

4 Holiday Reading Traditions

Try these fun ways to incorporate literacy into the magic and anticipation of the holidays with your child. Originally published by Scholastic Parents on November 22, 2022Versioned for Scholastic Canada…

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Scholastic Parents Staff • December 9, 2022 TopicsBook Clubs Book Fairs books December holidays parents

3 Ways to Encourage Your Child to Read

Create an unwavering and joyful connection to books with these tips. Originally published by Scholastic Parents on October 24, 2022Versioned for Scholastic Canada As a parent of a young reader,…

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Scholastic Parents Staff • December 7, 2022 TopicsBook Clubs Book Fairs books parents reading aloud reading fluency

Reading for Pleasure

These tips from an educator can establish a new comfort level with reading. Originally published by Scholastic Reading HubVersioned for Scholastic Canada We believe that independent reading is a critical…

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• November 9, 2022 TopicsBook Clubs Book Fairs books parents reading aloud reading fluency

Reading Skills: Books to Help Your Child on Their Reading Journey

As a parent, it can be overwhelming to try and find the right books for your child’s reading development. The days get busy and it’s hard to find that perfect…

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• November 9, 2022 TopicsBook Clubs Book Fairs books parents reading aloud reading fluency

Our Value Promise

Offering the Best Books at the Best Prices Because Every Child Deserves a Book Each year, we look for the best books in children’s publishing so we can offer hand-picked,…

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• November 9, 2022 TopicsBook Clubs Book Fairs books parents reading fluency

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

‘Baby-sitters Club’ Exclusive Chat with Adapter Chan Chau and Editor Cassandra Pelham

Originally published by Scholastic Parents on September 22, 2022 Versioned for Scholastic Canada The latest graphic novel adaptation, The Baby-sitters Club: Jessi’s Secret Language released earlier this month. We are…

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Guest Blogger • November 4, 2022 Topicsauthor interview Book Clubs Book Fairs books comics graphic novel parents

The Value of Trying the First Book to Find a Series Your Child Will Love

Series are a sure bet for raising readers, and it all starts with Book #1. Originally published by Scholastic Parents on October 24, 2022 A kids’ book series is a…

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Scholastic Parents Staff • November 4, 2022 TopicsBook Clubs Book Fairs parents reading series

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

Spooktacular Halloween Snacks for Kids

Treat your brood of little goblins to these ghoulish Halloween treats. They’re perfect for a creepy classroom bash and devilishly easy! Originally published by Scholastic Parents Celebrate Halloween with these…

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Erica Clark • October 13, 2022 TopicsBook Clubs Book Fairs Halloween October parents snacks trending

DIY Pumpkin Decorations

Why should kids have all the costume fun? Gussy up some pumpkin faces (no carving necessary) with these eight easy get-ups. Originally published by Scholastic Parents & On Our Minds…

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Jessica Hester • October 4, 2022 TopicsBook Clubs Book Fairs DIY Halloween October parents trending

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

Reading Goals Teachers Recommend for Families

They’ll get your kids more excited about reading and boost their literacy skills. Originally published by Scholastic Parents on May 2, 2022 Want to get the whole family reading more?…

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Scholastic Parents Staff • September 1, 2022 TopicsBook Clubs Book Fairs parents reading aloud reading fluency

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