KidLit Grove’s Play & Learn calendars are anchored in #earlyliteracy foundations. Each week centers around a letter, color and shape, and brought to life through rich, #book-based experiences. kidlitgrove.substack.com/p/january-no... #STEAM #sensoryplay #natureplay #preschoolsongs

“Snow was falling, so much like stars filling the dark trees that one could easily imagine its reason for being was nothing more than prettiness.” - Mary Oliver

I'm so excited to have my book featured on KidLit Grove by @lindsayamoretti.bsky.social! Check out the super creative activities that go along with My Backyard Used to Be. #kidlit

#teacher and #librarian friends! Take a peek at @lynnbaldwinwrites.bsky.social new #pb MY BACKYARD USED TO BE. It’s a perfect springboard to classroom activities with themes of #history, #immigration, #natureplay, #stewardship and more! 📚 👍🏻 Check it out here: open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...

Need a few simple #STEM activities for the winter holiday season? Don’t miss @lindsayamoretti.bsky.social’s North Pole fun!🥶 open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...

We’re leaning into the magic of the season with KidLit Grove’s North Pole Engineering Labs! Featuring: - Santa’s Sleigh Shadow Decoder Lab - Sneaky Elf Sound Lab - Runaway Reindeer Engineering Lab Take a closer look here: open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr... #kidlit #STEM #edusky #teachersky

When we invite children to engage in hands-on learning, we’re doing more than setting up a cute activity. We’re giving their minds a web of experiences in the form of sensory, emotional, and linguistic threads that support literacy in ways worksheets can’t. #edusky open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...

Take a peek at this invitation to savor the slow moments in this busy season. Featuring @robincurrie.bsky.social and Estelle Corke’s new #pb JUST ENOUGH ROOM FOR CHRISTMAS, this post includes a packet of #playbased discoveries for #Advent. 📚 👍🏻 #kidlit #kidmin open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...

Tomorrow’s post includes simple, calming, hope-filled activities for #Advent that fit into the slow pockets of December’s hustle and bustle. @robincurrie.bsky.social new book, JUST ENOUGH ROOM FOR CHRISTMAS is the featured title! Subscribe to receive in your inbox! Link in bio.

KidLit Grove reviewed our new Maddi's Fridge storybook app — and loved it! “It’s a story about courage, generosity, community…. And friends, this app is wonderful." “Thoughtfully created, warm, kid-friendly..." kidlitgrove.substack.com/p/raising-th... Download now: apps.apple.com/us/app/maddi...

The December Play & Learn Calendar is here! This December calendar grew from a desire to create a simple rhythm of play and learning tucked into those rare slow pockets as the hustle and bustle swirl around us. open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr... #kidlit #bookbasedlearning #edusky #earlyliteracy

Our FREE December calendar is filled with wintery, play-filled explorations fit for the spirit of the season. Subscribe to have it delivered straight to your inbox this Sunday, Nov. 23rd! Link in bio. #kidlitgrove #playbasedliteracy #sensoryplay #bookbasedlearning #storiesarespringboards

Teacher friends! Need some relevant, meaningful #PB and activity ideas for these last days before Thanksgiving? Don’t miss @lindsayamoretti.bsky.social’s newest newsletter! open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...

📕😍🦣🔎✍️ #Educators - @lindsayamoretti.bsky.social has created 4 absolutely fantastic STEAM Discovery Workshops for THOMAS JEFFERSON'S BATTLE FOR SCIENCE! @jeremyholmesstudio.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @kl4gm.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social #edusky

I read Maddi’s Fridge when it first released in 2014. The poignancy of the story remains timely. @flashlightpress.bsky.social turned this story into an engaging app! Get a sneak peek of this wonderful app, and check out my full review. 📚 👍🏻 kidlitgrove.substack.com/p/raising-th... #booksky #kidlit

Moose towers. Mystery fossils. Mythbusting. Motion races…all in four FREE STEAM workshops! These quick, classroom-ready workshops are inspired by Jeremy Holmes and @bandersonwriter.bsky.social’s Thomas Jefferson’s Battle for Science. open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr... #edusky #STEM #kidlit

Something fun is rolling out tomorrow (literally 🤭)… FREE STEAM workshops for grades 1–5 inspired by Thomas Jefferson’s wild science adventures and one very famous moose! Subscribe to receive these quick, hands-on discoveries straight to your inbox: kidlitgrove.substack.com.

Play-based early literacy builds strong foundations for language, cognitive, and executive skills, making skill-building fun, engaging, and memorable, boosting growth and retention. See how we explored letter T with book-based activities! #edusky #booksky open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...

It’s National Young Readers Week! Schools are vital for teaching HOW to read, but research shows the LOVE of reading starts at home. Take a peek at how KidLit Grove extends stories beyond the last page through play, STEAM, and story-based discovery. Link in bio. #kidlit #edusky #booksky

#kidlit #edusky #booksky #STEM #STEAM #teachersky

#STEMDay was celebrated on Saturday — a day that honors an education that empowers students to think critically, explore boldly, and innovate fearlessly. STEM isn’t only about its core components, but about equipping young minds with the tools to understand and shape the world around them.

Timely insight from a veteran educator, @kcollazo.bsky.social, on the importance of integrating STEM concepts in the classroom, which go beyond the note-taking and worksheets. Science is meant to be experienced! open.substack.com/pub/kimcolla... #STEM #edusky #bookgiveaway

Take a peek at @superjane.bsky.social’s book-based resources. So much fun to be had this season!

We’re celebrating the spirit of the season with @superjane.bsky.social’s Chloe Zoe! Take a peek at the amazing resources Jane pulls together for each of her books, and how Chloe Zoe was the perfect springboard for nature-inspired handmade gifts. open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr... #kidlit #edusky

The Children’s Book Resource Hub is packed with FREE educational guides, activity ideas, and STEAM + literacy extensions inspired by incredible picture books and middle-grade texts. Take a peek and pass along. kidlitgrove.substack.com/p/childrens-... #kidlit #bookbasedlearning #teacherresources

Glad to see my guest post resonated with readers! Thank you @lisaljrogers.bsky.social for passing this along!

Pumpkin Day + STEM Play! One of our favorite reads is PUMPKIN DAY AT THE ZOO by Susan Meissner and Pablo Pino. We brought this fun celebration of fall to life with pumpkin boats! #kidlit #stem #edusky #booksky Discover more ways we explored pumpkins and pinecones: open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...

Highlighting another gem from the Children’s Book Resource Hub: award-winning author, @teresarobeson.com. She is a powerhouse in the kidlit community, especially for STEM and diverse voices. Take a peek at her site, filled with educational resources: teresarobeson.com/educational-.... #edusky

KidLit Grove’s November Literacy Calendar is up! Take a peek at how we’re exploring seasonal treasures and changes through book-based #sensoryplay, #finemotoractivities, #natureplay, #lifeskillsforkids, and more. Suitable for children ages 2-8. kidlitgrove.substack.com/p/november-c...

KidLit Grove’s latest activity packet explores the Letter P with pinecones and pumpkins! It’s also FREE! Take a peek at how we nurture literacy through #play-basedlearning, #sensorybins, and #natureplay. For children ages 2-8! #edusky #STEM #Montessori open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...

Just two more days to enter our Halloween #bookgiveaway with @amyhouts.bsky.social! Click on the link below and leave a comment. Winner is drawn this Saturday, Oct 25! #kindergarten #kidlit #booksky #edusky

Through pinecone friends, pumpkin boats, gourd hunts, and sorting opposites, (and of course books), KidLit Grove’s Tot School nurtured early literacy through play-based #sensory and #natureplay, and #finemotoractivities. Take a peek and download the #free packet! open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...

Project-based learning is one of my favorite ways to dive deep into a topic. In this STEAM unit, students step into the role of junior exhibit designers! Loved bringing this unit to life! @jpuglow.bsky.social #STEM #edusky #teachersky #projectbasedlearning open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...

October 15th is National Fossil Day! We’re celebrating by launching #STEM curriculum based on “Stuck! The Story of La Brea Tar Pits!” Enter the #giveaway for your chance to win a free virtual author visit and/or a $10 TPT Gift Card. open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr... #edusky #teachersky #kidlit

Have you discovered the Children’s Book Resource Hub yet? It’s a growing, author-created directory packed with over 100 book-based resources! There’s something for everyone — free! Take a look and see what inspires you. #kidlit #kidlitgrove #edusky #booksky open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...

Signing a spotlight on another resource in the Children’s Book Resource Hub: @patricianewman.bsky.social’s LitLinks blog, but really her entire website is a gem! From “Teaching the Hope” to science and literary connections, she offers a wealth of resources. www.patriciamnewman.com #edusky #kidlit

Check out @kcollazo.bsky.social post on STEM gems, including a brilliant example of the value STEM learning can bring to students and their schools. #STEM #edusky kimcollazo.substack.com/p/stem-gems-...

It’s creepy season—and not just for costumes! Our crawling and flying friends are busy preparing for cooler days ahead. Create a simple tinkerspace-style bug hotel using materials you already have around the home or yard. Discover more here: open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr... #STEM #edusky

We nurtured early literacy for the letter A through all our senses, our hands, AND feet! With fine-motor activities, plenty of nature play, music, creativity, and of course…books, we explored the fruits of the season: apples and acorns. open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr... #kidlitgrove #edusky

Honored to be featured on @bandersonwriter.bsky.social’s blog for educators! I highlight the endless opportunities picture books have for meaningful learning. Check it out here: bethandersonwriter.com/2025/10/03/e... #edusky #teachersky #STEM #bookbasedlearning #kidlit #pb #educatorresources

Take a peek at what we’re doing with our littles this month at KidLit Grove! 📚 picture books are the foundation of all our activities. #edusky #toddleractivities #sensoryplay #natureplay #earlychildhood #finemotoractivities open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...

New post releasing this Sunday! Free resources to help little ones connect and explore the weather, as well as our Tot School activity calendar for October. kidlitgrove.substack.com #kidlitgrove #totschool #edusky

Shining a spotlight on a Children’s Book Resource Hub entry: @bandersonwriter.bsky.social “Especially for Educators” blog—packed with lessons, activities, & insights to make nonfiction shine in classrooms. bethandersonwriter.com/category/esp... #kidlit #edusky #kidlitgrove #nonfiction #teachersky

STUCK! THE STORY OF THE LA BREA TAR PITS is a gem for inquiry + creative exploration in the classroom. I’m excited to bring new STEAM units based on this book just in time for National Fossil Day on Oct. 15! Details and #giveaway: kidlitgrove.substack.com/p/author-vis... #STEM @jpuglow.bsky.social

KidLit Grove is nurturing #earlyliteracy with the letter F! Explore how we used #picturebooks and #playbasedlearning to invite toddlers to experience the sounds of letters through #sensoryplay, #finemotorplay, music, creativity, and #natureplay. #edusky #booksky open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...

It’s been a little quiet on the STEAM curriculum front, but that’s only because I’ve been busy behind the scenes creating a new resource! On Monday morning, watch your inbox for all the details, plus some giveaways! Subscribe here: kidlitgrove.substack.com #STEM #edusky @jpuglow.bsky.social

Have you seen what we’re doing to nurture early literacy through play? We’re wrapping up Letter B this week and moving on to the letter F Sunday! Check out what we’re up to and how we’re nurturing early literacy for toddlers + early preschoolers: open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr... #edusky #booksky

Sneak peek of our upcoming Tot School focus on Letter F! Next week’s packet is full of sensory play, simple crafts, fine-motor activities, and plenty of chances to enjoy the warm weather while it lasts. KidLitGrove.substack.com #earlyliteracy #totschool #sensoryplay #invitationtoplay #finemotor

Look what arrived! LOVE this book by @amyhouts.bsky.social and Berna Datema. With just the right amount of spookiness for little ones, it’s a wonderful read-aloud for families, classrooms, and libraries during the spooky season! 📚👍🏻 #kidlit #booksky #readaloud #halloween

Authors & Illustrators! Don’t miss this SCBWI author panel TOMORROW featuring Kathy Halsey, Alisha Gabriel, and Brianne Farley as they share insights on creating author/illustrator school visits — Part 1. @alishagabriel.bsky.social @infowoman.bsky.social #kidlit #scbwi