The Countdown to Christmas

Rediscover the magical train ride to the North Pole. Visit www.polarexpress.com for suggestions on using the book across the curriculum - games, activities, discussion guides, and a Christmas countdown calendar.

Concept of Counting

A Great Way to start to learn to skip count!

Alpha Oops! H Is for Halloween

Halloween can only start with H, no matter how the ABCs normally go! The misbehaving alphabet has it's own Halloween story. Click on title link to order!

Read for the Record

On October 7, 2010, read Ezra Keats' The Snowy Day and help set a record for the most people reading the same book on the same day. The book can be read for free at wegivebooks.org. For every copy read, the Jumpstart organization and We Give Books will donate a book to a child in need.



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National Drop Everything and Read Day

The goal of National Drop Everything and Read (DEAR) Day is to make reading together a regular part of every family's daily routine. The event is celebrated on April 12, the same day children's author Beverly Cleary was born. Host a DEAR event in your classroom on April 12, then make it a daily event. You can find free reproducible activities by clicking on the posting title.

Now's The Time

to enter a contest for your school to win a visit from author Jan Brett and take a look at her newest book, "The Easter Egg." For more information about this and other contests - such as to win lunch on the Jan Brett tour bus (which is totally the cutest tour bus EVER), an Easter egg hand-painted by the author, or a copy of "The Easter Egg" for your school - click on the posting title to go to www.janbrett.com - click on "Contests" to learn more!