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Summer’s
here, and with the long days of sunshine come a new set of challenges:
how to keep your kids learning (and active!) outside of school. Check
out some of our coolest ideas for the warm-weather days of June, from
this month’s most anticipated books to family field trips...and even creative suggestions for turning any road trip into a teachable moment. Hope you have a great start to summer! |
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June’s Most Anticipated Books
What’s new and noteworthy in children’s books this month? Check
out these recommendations that are sure to please. We especially love Big Nate: What Could Possibly Go Wrong? by Lincoln Peirce. |
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Redefining Road Trips
Find ways to smooth your upcoming road trip (or even everyday
errands in the car). This quick video will help you get out of any
traffic jam. |
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Summer Reading Challenge
With the Scholastic Summer Challenge, kids log their reading
minutes to win rewards! Plus, find parent resources and booklists. |
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Summer-Camp Stories
Whether your grade-schooler is going away or camping in the
backyard, these tales will inspire him. He may even make up his own
stories around the campfire! |
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Olympic Reads
Whether your reader is a sports fanatic or just an avid
book-lover, she’ll enjoy these biographies filled with awe-inspiring
stories and fascinating facts. |
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Game Changers
In Game Changers,
by bestselling author Mike Lupica, Ben McBain is torn between being a
good teammate and going after his own dream to be the starting
quarterback. Follow Ben and his friends in this new sports series as
they deal with loyalty, teamwork, and friendship. |
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Mother-Daughter Book Club
Start a tradition of reading with your daughter with a
Mother-Daughter Book Club. Enter our Sweepstakes to win a Skype visit
from an author at your next book club meeting. |
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