Meet Poet Jack Prelutsky
Children love the rhythm and rhyme of poetry. When filled with creative use of language and just a touch of silliness, poetry can motivate children to read for pleasure. This … Continue reading
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Taking care of our planet and environment has never been more important. Learning at an early age how they can help by recycling, reusing, and replanting to sustain the earth … Continue reading
Tennis Anyone?
Children are natural movers. This issue helps students get involved in movement as they learn about the game of tennis—its history, origins and basic vocabulary. Fun facts keep students engaged … Continue reading
A Good Night’s Sleep
Sleep is something we all have in common. Understanding why the body needs to rest and how many hours of rest is appropriate is the topic of this issue focused … Continue reading
Skin Protection
This issue focuses on health and choices about sun exposure. Students will learn how to protect themselves while in the sun and why it’s important to take preventive measures. Games … Continue reading
Safety Sizzles
Knowing what to do in emergencies is a critical life skill that must be taught and repeated from the earliest grade levels. This issue focuses on fire safety and easy … Continue reading
South Africa
Wild animals will “capture” the attention of young readers in this special edition devoted to South Africa. Learning about cultures very different from their own builds on the natural sense … Continue reading
Kids Make A Splash
Kids Making a Difference was started ten years ago by an 8-year-old girl who wanted to help injured manatees. Manatees are large mammals that live in the ocean. By making … Continue reading
Water Games
Science seems like magic in this intriguing issue introducing young readers to the wonderful wet world of water experiments. Students will learn about the unique properties of water as they … Continue reading
Water on the Moon
An “out of this world” issue takes young astronomers on a journey to the moon where they will learn about an exploration that led to discovery of water beneath the … Continue reading