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How to Recharge Your Students’ Independent Reading

Keeping students engaged during independent reading time doesn’t always happen on its own—especially as we approach the tail end of the school year. By this stage, students may be re-reading…

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Scholastic Editors • April 17, 2024 TopicsApril Book Clubs Book Fairs classroom reading teachers

Nutshimit Live on Storyvoice with Melissa Mollen Dupuis!

On Tuesday May 7th at 2pm ET, join Melissa Mollen Dupuis, author of bestselling book Nutshimit: In the Woods, for a live read-aloud on Storyvoice–in English and French! Make it…

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Scholastic Book Clubs • April 5, 2024 TopicsApril Book Clubs Book Fairs classroom Nutshimit Storyvoice teachers

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 Celebrate Small Victories with Students

Give your students a boost of confidence every time they walk through your classroom door. You have a unique superpower to make your students feel seen. Be their biggest cheerleader…

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Scholastic Book Clubs • March 28, 2024 TopicsBook Clubs Book Fairs classroom March students teachers

Books to Read for Family Day

Bring the family together and support a life-long love of reading! This Family Day, help build fluency, sharpen comprehension and expand vocabularies by reading aloud to and with your kids….

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Scholastic Book Clubs • February 12, 2024 TopicsBook Clubs families family Family Day February teachers

The Book List: Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year marks the arrival of Spring and a time to honour our ancestors. Teaching the importance and celebration of family and familial roots is what makes cultural holidays…

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Scholastic Book Clubs • February 8, 2024 TopicsBook Clubs families February Lunar New Year teachers

Scholastic Announces Storyvoice Spring Schedule of Live, Interactive Read-Aloud Events

Today, Scholastic announced the full spring schedule of programming from Storyvoice, the Company’s digital home of live read alouds. A free, online destination hosting weekly interactive events with award-winning authors…

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Priyanka Godbole • February 7, 2024 TopicsBook Clubs families February Storyvoice teachers World Read Aloud Day

The Book List: Valentine’s Day

Spread the Bookjoy love this Valentine’s Day with some of our newest picks! Featuring kid-favourite characters and heartfelt stories, what better way to spend time with your little ones than…

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Scholastic Book Clubs • February 2, 2024 TopicsBook Clubs families February teachers Valentine's Day

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

Share Black Stories

This February, we are excited to celebrate Black voices with books that centres around Black lives, Black joy, and Black stories that are sure to resonate far beyond a single…

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Scholastic Book Clubs • February 1, 2024 TopicsBlack History Month Black voices Book Clubs families February Share Black Stories teachers

What’s New with Clubs

At Scholastic Book Clubs, we’re stepping out with upgrades to help teachers connect kids and their families to the pure joy of reading. A new year brings fresh possibilities, exciting…

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Scholastic Parents Staff • January 5, 2024 TopicsBook Clubs January teachers

8 Reading Resolutions That Give Meaning and Purpose to Reading

As we approach the New Year, it’s time to start thinking about resolutions and how you can help your students achieve their 2024 goals. Typically, “read more books” is at…

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Scholastic Editors • January 3, 2024 TopicsBook Clubs Book Fairs January New Year reading resolutions teachers

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

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

Scholastic Kids & Family Reading Report: Reading in the Lives of Children and Parents

The latest data from children ages 6–17, as collected for the 8th edition of the Scholastic Kids & Family Reading Report*, reconfirms that reading books for fun, as well as…

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Priyanka Godbole • October 23, 2023 TopicsBook Clubs Book Fairs Kids & Family Reading Report 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

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

Tips & Tricks for Boosting Your Reading Club Classroom Order

We recently reintroduced shipping orders to the classroom. Teachers and families told us that the ship to home minimum was difficult for families to reach and they longed for the…

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Avery Hellas • May 2, 2023 Topics2023 Book Clubs classroom flyers May teachers

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

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

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

Read 100 Books as a Classroom and Support Kids Across Canada with Classrooms Care

Your Class Can Make a Difference for Children across Canada just by Reading! Teachers across Canada! We are challenging classrooms to help us make a difference in the lives of…

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Avery Hellas • January 27, 2023 TopicsBook Clubs Classrooms Care February teachers

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