One of my most popular analyses features with KidLit Grove’s “Little Dandelion Seeds the World,” where we explore poetic devices. Find a free lesson plan for grades 2–5 so you can bring these insights straight into your teaching or writing practice. open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr... #edusky #ELA

Sharing two new authors added to the Children’s Book Resource Hub today! @asiqueira.bsky.social — SEL-focused, bilingual books, plus resources & author visits. @katielcarroll.com — resources for her middle-grade novel Pirate Island and author visit info. #kidlit #edusky #teachersky #sel #mg

Spotlighting two new additions to the Children’s Book Resource Hub! 📚 @carrietillotson.bsky.social —rich #educatorresources + inspiring, customizable #authorvisits. From the Mixed-Up Files Blog—discussion & #activityguides for middle-grade novels + free #STEM activities! #edusky #kidlit

New authors added to the Children’s Book Resource Hub! Today: @ginnyneil.bsky.social (rich nonfiction titles + lessons) & @kirstenpendreigh.bsky.social (books with fun crafts & hands-on activities). Explore their #kidlit resources in the hub! #edusky kidlitgrove.substack.com/p/childrens-...

@mcusolito.bsky.social is a champion of research-driven #storytelling! I’ve added her classroom resources and author visit info to the Children’s Book Resource Hub — perfect for classrooms integrating scientific accuracy, #writing, and #STEM learning. #kidlit kidlitgrove.substack.com/p/childrens-...

The Children’s Book Resource Hub is a living library of #bookbased guides, #ResourceLibraries, and #AuthorVisit information. New #kidlit authors & resources will be added each day this month! Just added today: @tanyakonerman.bsky.social and @jstremer.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...

EVERYONE could use a little help in the area of compassion! Need some wonderful #PictureBooks to start the discussion and simple follow up activities? @lindsayamoretti.bsky.social has put together an amazing collection!🫶🏼 open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...

Persistence is such an important skill! My #STEM friends and I have had numerous discussions about how to foster resilience and perseverance among our youngest (and sometimes oldest) learners. @lindsayamoretti.bsky.social shares some great ideas this month! open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...

February’s calendar is up! Our Play & Learn calendars are full of invitations that help children build #earlyliteracy by engaging in activities and playful invitations that explore letters, their sounds, and stories in ways that feel natural and playful. open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr... #edusky

It's #WorldEnvironmentalEducationDay, and #KidLitGrove's amazing #STEAM curriculum tie-ins for K-5 using Mud to the Rescue! meet #nextgenerationscience and #CommonCoreScience standards. Perfect for #teachers, #parents, and #homeschoolers! Check it out at link below. 🌎🐘🐾📓🔎 @weboflifebooks.bsky.social

What happens when a “mud curriculum” meets snow days and space limits? You get creative, low-mess #STEAM that still explores concepts of #biomimicry, nature-smart design, and animal-inspired engineering that works in any classroom. open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr... #edusky #teachersky #kidlit

Stuffies are never just stuffies. Me and Lavender celebrates imaginative play, big feelings, and the companions who follow children everywhere. This one inspired mud pies (winter version!) and lots of cozy play at home. Review + play extension on KidLit Grove. 📚 👍🏻 open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...

I’m excited to present this webinar with SCBWI-WI! Stories have always been my starting place, and sharing that work over the past year has grown into a community I’m really proud of. If you’re curious and able to join, I’d love to see you there! www.scbwi.org/events/april... @jpuglow.bsky.social

The Indian Kite Festival is in full swing! It’s the perfect moment to explore the beauty and science of kites with children. Explore this #PBL #STEM unit Inspired by Kai Po Che: Mini’s Perfect Kite by @thesusankam.bsky.social and Devika Oza. open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr... #edusky #science

I’m happy to finally release part 1 of our Emotional Literacy (SEL) series —play-based tools for children to name, notice, & explore feelings through stories & hands-on learning, with evergreen tools to build strong emotional foundations. #SEL #edusky #teachersky open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...

I’m excited to share a sneak peek of new STEAM curriculum inspired by “Mud to the Rescue: How Animals Use Mud to Thrive and Survive” by @tanyakonerman.bsky.social and Melanie Cataldo! Plus a #bookgiveaway! #steam #kidlit #projectbasedlearning #edusky #teachersky open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...

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