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In this age of technology and television, human interaction has become infrequent and strained at best. What better way to rekindle close bonds than by reading together.

The charming mythical Scandinavian beasties, Jansson's droll style and an enduring world view make this book a must-have on the list of every family that loves books.

Kindergarten and first grade children find pumpkins naturally interesting so it is a great age for a special fall or October pumpkin unit with crafts, fun books and more!

Lila and the Secret of Rain is a full colour picture book, and was published by Frances Lincoln in 2007. ISBN 978-1-84507-407-4

With all the text, email, and video game play, actual time spent together in speaking and listening is becoming fewer and further between. Revive communication arts.

Here's a collection of Christmas stories to share with children to help improve vocabulary and instill a love of reading.

My fascination with dragons didn't end with puberty. In fact, the abundance of dragon books and tarot decks available to adults only strengthened my interest in draconology.

Careful storage of teaching materials at the close of the school year will lead to a smoother start for the upcoming year ahead.

Motivating students to read can be difficult, but using readers theater may create the excitement necessary to encourage those reluctant students to dive into a book.

Many students in middle school don't know where to begin when choosing young adult literature. The Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award is a great place to start.

Buy cactus plants for homeschool science lessons. Cholla jumping cactus, cactus flowers and hoodia cactus make interesting study subjects.

Scarecrows are a fun part of fall, and kindergarten and first grade children will find a special unit featuring them along with barns and animals to be enjoyable.

Susan Chalker Browne has created another entertaining and educational adventure for Freddy, illustrated with the delightful and whimsical artwork of HildaRose.

Children love read aloud literature, art activities, and learning about animals. Bringing all three into the science class is sure to be a winning strategy for teachers.

Build your students vocabulary through an interactive process. Take your students on a fieldtrip without even leaving the classroom with a Vocabulary Visit.

Share Valentine-themed stories and books with your children to start this February holiday off right.

For a St. Patrick's Day elementary reading lesson plan, use Tomie dePaola's retelling of the Irish folk tale Jamie O'Rourke and the Big Potato to teach cause and effect.

For a St. Patrick's Day reading lesson plan, use Stephen Krensky's Irish folk tale Too Many Leprechauns to teach elementary students how to make and check predictions.

Use the outdoors & summer weather to host a wet & wild party for your kids. Centered around a theme of water and games, the Water Carnival marries two favorites of kids!

The early childhood years are a critical point for language development. These strategies provide parents with suggestions on how to promote language development.

For a St. Patrick's Day elementary reading lesson plan, use Tomie dePaola's retelling of the Irish folk tale Jamie O'Rourke and the Pooka to examine author's craft.