Christie Burnett
Christie Burnett is the teacher, author, and blogger behind the playful online space known as Childhood 101. With experience teaching across a wide range of classroom settings, Christie advocates for play and creativity and its importance to the process of learning across all content areas, and for children of all ages. Her passion led her to start the award-winning blog Childhood 101, shortly after the birth of her first daughter.
Since starting Childhood 101, Christie’s articles have appeared across a range of publications both in print and online, and in 2013 her first book, Time to Create: Hands-On Explorations in Process Art for Young Children, was published.
Typically Christie spends her days juggling the demands of everyday family life with time tapping away at her keyboard, at least when she hasn’t just dropped it all to join her daughters in whatever their latest game or project might be!
Books & Reading
Timeless Chapter Books Every Child Should Read
Introduce your child to beloved chapter books and series, and connect them to generations of reading for pleasure.
6 Benefits of Rereading Books (Over...and Over) for Kids
Repeat reads of books — whether as read-alouds to little ones or through independent reading — generate big benefits for your child.
Books Parents Loved as Kids That Still Resonate Today
We surveyed our Facebook fans and Scholastic Parents staff to compile this list of children's book favorites.
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The Guide to Kindergarten: Reading and Writing
Review reading and writing curricula for kindergarten, learn what to expect, and discover the books and activities you can use to support learning.
The Guide to 1st Grade: Reading and Writing
Review reading and writing curricula for first grade, including what to expect and the books and activities you can use to support learning.
The Guide to 2nd Grade: Reading and Writing
Review reading and writing curricula for second grade, learn what to expect, and discover the books and activities you can use to support learning.
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7 Books About Giving Every Child Should Read
With rich illustrations and moving messages, this collection of books will show 4- to -10 year-olds the importance of giving and kindness.
Beautiful Books That Show Kids How to Be Grateful
Gratitude gives kids an entirely new outlook on life, and with the right books, teaching it comes naturally.
10 Books That Celebrate Reading
These titles will show your child how to read a book — and why it's such a magical experience.
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