Teachers of Harry Potter fans can enjoy a virtual author visit with J.K. Rowling via webcast from Edinburgh, Scotland courtesy of Scholastic’s Harry Potter Reading Club this Thursday, October 11 at 12:00 pm EST / 9:00 am PST. The webcast is free for teachers, non-educators, and kids. RSVP for the event by using the Count…
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Tips to Support New Common Core Curriculum at Home (w. Scholastic nonfiction giveaway)
One of the highly anticipated topics for this year’s Back to School nights has been about curriculum changes. The new Common Core Curriculum Standards are being implement in 45 states beginning this school year. It represents a paradigm shift that makes parents uncomfortable because it’s a departure from what we used to know. At the…
39 Clues: Rapid Fire eBook Series Begins 12/25 (giveaway)
I admit to being completely addicted to The 39 Clues series despite being well outside the target demographic for the series. I’ve loved following the main characters, Amy and Dan around the world as they search for clues in a treasure hunt and fans of the series will be thrilled to learn Scholastic is releasing…
Amulet- Sophisticated Graphic Novel Series Perfect for Older Readers (w. giveaway)
Little Miss Techie loves to read everything from the American Girl doll historical fiction books, fun series like Rainbow Magic Fairies, nonfiction texts, graphic novels like the potty-humor filled Super Diaper Baby graphic novels, and revisiting favorite picture books. Exposing children to a variety of different kinds of literature not only serves as a way…
Kellogg’s Breakfast & Scholastic Books Back to School Giveaway
Our kids know that I won’t let them leave the house without a healthy breakfast but they can always count on me to get them whatever book fuels their latest interest. Because books and breakfast are so important to fueling young minds, I’m happy to share Kellogg’s special Scholastic Book Clubs promotion exclusively at…
Super Diaper Baby 2- A video review by Little Miss Techie (w. giveaway)
We’ve been keeping up with our summer reading by devouring books ranging from historical fiction, Harry Potter, old favorites, and new books like Super Diaper Baby 2: The Invasion of the Potty Snatchers. In this video review, second-grader-to-be Little Miss Techie explains why she loves Super Diaper Baby by Dav Pilkey. Watch the entire…
Educating About All Things Presidential for Presidents’ Day- Part II (w. giveaway)
On President’s Day we celebrate the birthday of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Sometimes it’s easy to forget that long weekends commemorate important individuals and their contributions to America’s history. Here are some ways you can supplement your child’s understanding of our many past presidents in an age appropriate way. Educational videos– Learn about Abraham…
Giving Back to My Community with Donations of Zhu Zhu Pets, Leapfrog Toys, and Books from Scholastic and Sandra Magsamen
While we live in DC Metro suburb that often appears on lists proclaiming us to be among the “most wealthy” and “most highly educated” in the nation, our county has pockets of poverty where families struggle to put food on the table, send their kids to school in ill-fitting shoes, lack supplies to complete homework,…
Scholastic’s Redesigned Harry Potter Site Introduces New Generation of Readers to Hogwarts
Congratulations to Lynette of PicPocketBooks for winning a copy of the 10th Anniversary hardcover edition of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone! While Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and may be a hot series, Harry Potter remains favorite among students even 12 years after Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone…
Prevent the Summer Slide with Hands on Science and Summer Reading Programs
With May here, it seems like summer is truly around the corner. Some of us breathe a sigh of relief while others clamor for things to keep their kids busy or try to strike a nice balance between the two. I like to keep the learning going in fun hands-on ways that are directly tied…
