Blog post at PragmaticMom : To accompany our field trip on the Boston Freedom Trail, I've found 10 great American Revolution chapter books for different ages and, more [..]

An amazingly diverse list of must read chapter books that every child should read. Books they will enjoy despite being recommended by their parents!

help kids build empathy! List of children's books about poverty.

We love learning about early American History. My boys are especially drawn because of the idealism and courage that our forefathers needed to buck the system and stand up for their beliefs. And let’s face it, people are captivated by narrative. When it comes to studying this particular period of history stories reign supreme! If …

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A resource for diverse and global books for middle to upper elementary.

Try one of these awesome historical fiction books for tweens, recommended by my 8-12 year old avid readers.

Top 10 Historical Fiction Chapter Books & GIVEAWAY :: PragmaticMom

A list of books like Little House on the Prairie for kids to read after that famous series. Titles include books for different ages and include modern stories.

Winter is here! While penguins exist in all seasons of the year, they are often a theme used in the winter months (I think it's all that snow!) in many classrooms. These penguin books for kids are must haves for your collection. I usually pull them out, along with my favorite snowman books, to get ready for January! *Pair with our Snow Centers and Activities for Pre-K & Kindergarten! Penguin Books for Kids National Geographic Readers: Penguins! I love having engaging, non-fiction books with…

Historical fiction books show kids a glimpse of the past through the relatable eyes of a story. Kids learn so much about history when reading these types of chapter books. Here are some of my favorites.

You know how I feel about fairy tales, that they are essential reading for kids. Today, I'm excited to share with you new mythical and magical folk and fairy tales, nursery rhymes, plus two impressive collections of the classic fairy tale stories. You're going to love these!

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Take a break from the cold! The best children's books to read aloud to kids, families and students in January. Books about new beginnings, not about winter!

I’m not surprised that Compass Cinema would create a robust American history curriculum. After what we’ve experienced with Visual Latin, Modern Parables, and Economics for Everybody, their newest product—Dave Raymond’s American History—shows the same attention to detail and quality. What is Dave Raymond’s American History? The curriculum: A year-long curriculum for ages 12 and up […]