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

The Mouse Buffet by @dellarossferreri.bsky.social and Tim Bowers is a delightful, rhyming romp! Four mice sneak a sweet buffet on Christmas Eve, but will they wake the cat? Perfect for read-alouds, with GORGEOUS art on every page. Put this book on your list for the holidays! #kidlit #edusky

The booklist for KidLit Grove’s Tot School focus on the Letter F is posted! You’ll find titles that emphasize the letter F sound, and some of our favorite themed books about farms and the fall season. #earlyliteracy #ece #playbasedlearning #kidlitgrove open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...

In KidLit Grove’s literacy program for Tots, both open-ended and structured play are used. Both methods have value, and together, they strengthen the hands, eyes, and focus that eventually support reading and writing. #earlychildhood #playbasedlearning #edusky open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...

Take a peek at a hand-on project-based learning unit that explores how seeds respond to gravity! Inspired by LITTLE DANDELION SEEDS THE WORLD, this STEAM unit is one of KidLit Grove’s most popular! kidlitgrove.substack.com/p/little-dan... #stemeducation #projectbasedlearning #edusky #plantscience

Problem-solving isn’t just about fixing something in the moment. It’s an essential life skill that helps children become resilient, resourceful, and ready for whatever comes next. And one of the best ways to support that growth is through stories. #edusky #kidlit open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...

I was the guest blogger recently for kidlit author Alisha Gabriel, discussing Mud to the Rescue!...so fun! 🐘🦩🐊🐖📚 alishagabriel.com/interview-wi...

Each week, I spotlight a resource on the Children’s Book Resource Hub — this week I’m giving a shoutout to a true #nonfiction trailblazer, @mstewartscience.bsky.social. Check out the Celebrate Nonfiction Blog for some incredible resources! #edusky celebratescience.blogspot.com?fbclid=IwY2x...

When toddlers sink their fingers into playdough, trace letters in rice, or act out a story with their bodies, they’re building the neural pathways that support language and literacy. FREE activities calendar and playdough mats included! #edusky #earlychildhood open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...

Take a peek at how we’re using books as springboards for nurturing early literacy in toddlers and preschoolers though play-based and sensory activities. Read the full post here + free activity calendar, and letter B playdough mats: open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr... #bookbasedactivities #edusky

Today is the last day to enter the #giveaway! Get your entry in before 10pm tonight for a chance to win a read-aloud and Q&A by the talented @thesusankam.bsky.social or a curriculum subscription for KidLit Grove’s substack. #edusky #booksky #kidlit #teachersky open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...

Teachers! Librarians! Writers! Check out educators' favorite ways to increase student access to nonfiction books they'll love. tinyurl.com/ycy4adrp #kidslovenonficiton #kidlit #edusky @ldelia.bsky.social cial @wendygarland.bsky.social @lisaljrogers.bsky.social ky.social

I LOVE doing author visits to schools, and I still have some spots for the 2025-2026 school year. Find out more and schedule a visit: www.michelleschaub.com/author-visits @stormliterary.bsky.social

Only two more days to enter this #giveaway! #kidlit #teachersky #edusky #librarian #booksky open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...

I take a moment each week to highlight a resource from The Children’s Book Resource Hub - and this week I want to give a shoutout to The Book Links, LLC! With engaging resources + an author visit directory, it’s a go-to resource for teachers. #kidlit #edusky #teachersky www.thebooklinksllc.com

“Tot School” begins Sunday, Sept. 7th! Join KidLit Grove in nurturing early literacy for toddlers with play-based sensory activities, and of course…picture books. Click the link for an activities calendar, and themed book list! #earlychildhood #edusky kidlitgrove.substack.com/p/tot-school...

It's my #picturebook birthday! Huge thank you to my illustrator, @bernadatema_bernasplayground my publisher, @monarchcleanreads my PR person, @carolbaldwin121 and others! #halloweeen2025 #kidlitart Available now on Amazon: www.amazon.com/Witchs-House...

This sweet and spooky picture book, IN THE WITCH’S HOUSE by @amyhouts.bsky.social and Berna Datema is available for preorder today! With just the right amount of spookiness, it’s a great read for families, classrooms, and libraries this spooky season! www.amazon.com/Witchs-House... #kidlit #booksky

New on KidLit Grove! Bring KAI PO CHE: MINI’S PERFECT KITE by @thesusankam.bsky.social and Devika Oza to life with hands-on STEM, PBL lessons, and literature circles. For PreK–5th. kidlitgrove.substack.com/publish/post... #STEM #PBL #KidLit #edusky #teachersky #KiteFestival #kidlitgrove

Less than one week to enter the #giveaway for a free author read-aloud by @thesusankam.bsky.social, and a chance to receive one-month access to KidLit Grove’s STEAM-based curriculum! Check out this post for details and to enter: kidlitgrove.substack.com/p/author-vis... #edusky #stem #teachersky

Tomorrow is the last day to enter this #bookgiveaway! @amyhouts.bsky.social has generously offered to send one reader her beautiful book. Visit this post for details and to enter: kidlitgrove.substack.com/p/faith-outs... #vbs #kidmin

@amyhouts.bsky.social has a sweet and spooky book releasing next week! With themes of courage, friendship, and the comforting bond between parent and child, not to mention some tricks and treats, it offers just the right amount of spookiness for little ones. 📚👍🏻 #kidlit #booksky