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Your Family, Your Library Podcast: Back to School (Episode 5)
These books will help you and your children into a new school year and beyond.
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Merriam-Webster's Ready-for-School Words: 1,000 Words for Big Kids
2022 by Campbell, Hannah S.Get this itemColorful, inviting pictures paired with words commonly used in school settings (and beyond) build vocabulary as well as confidence and classroom preparedness.
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Does a Panda Go to School?: Think about How Everyone Learns
2014 by Ziefert, HarrietGet this itemThis silly, engaging book gives a lightness to the thought of going to school and provides opportunity for a caregiver and child to talk about what this may look like for them, compared to some of their favorite animals.
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What If...?
2021 by Fry, SonaliGet this itemYoung children can have lots of anxiety, especially when faced with something new, such as starting school. Luckily, Elmo and his Sesame Street friends are here to relieve those first-time jitters! This picture book answers common questions (What if I don't like my teacher? What if I don't know where the bathroom is?) to ease your little one's worries.
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Manners Matter on a Field Trip
2011 by Mortensen, LoriGet this itemThis easy-to-read graphic novel series (Manners Matter) lays the groundwork for behavioral expectations in public spaces. A great way to start a conversation and reinforce expectations about moving through the world socially.
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Adventures to School: Real-life Journeys of Students from around the World
2018 by Paul, BaptisteGet this itemThis lovely nonfiction picture book details the journeys that children embark on every day around the world, determined to get an education. Their stories, which are fictionalized but based on the experiences of real individuals, will inspire you!
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How to Navigate Middle School
2023 by Pozzatti, AnnaGet this itemThis empowering series (Kid Confident) helps tweens and teens who are preparing for middle school, as well as those already in it, navigate this tricky transitional time. A strong emphasis on evidence-based mental health and wellness strategies as well as academic coping skills make this a must-read book.
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The Littlest Learners: Preparing Your Child for Kindergarten
2017 by Roginski, Dawn RochelleGet this itemCurrent research on emerging literacy along with lists of rhymes, finger plays, activities, and more designed to help young children learn to read make this a great choice for parents looking for ways to prepare for a future of school success.
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The Most Important Year: Pre-Kindergarten and the Future of Our Children
2017 by Bouffard, Suzanne M.Get this itemWith research, evidence, and interviews from school leaders, this book shines a light on the importance of the year before kindergarten, what happens in successful pre-K classrooms, and the necessity of universal preschool.
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What Your Kindergartner Needs to Know: Preparing your Child for a Lifetime of Learning
2013Get this itemUseful both for parents and families of children entering kindergarten in a public school setting, and those who have chosen to homeschool, this book focuses on scaffolding skills and fundamentals they’ll need for their academic future.
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The Parent Backpack for Kindergarten through Grade 5
2013 by Nichols, MarylisaGet this itemSpecific, relatable examples, tips, and advice on a variety of school-related topics make this a great choice for families with students of all ages. Kindergarten readiness, communicating with school administrators, child advocacy, and building healthy study habits are just a few of the topics.
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The Brave Learner: Finding Everyday Magic in Homeschool, Learning, and Life
2019 by Bogart, JulieGet this itemPractical, relatable tips and ideas designed to motivate and enchant homeschooling children and their teachers alike, while also being vulnerable and honest about the journey, which is not always easy.
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The Survival Guide for Kids in Special Education (and Their Parents)
2017 by Moss, WendyGet this itemA resource designed to help students and families navigate the special education landscape in public schools. Topics include learning styles, testing, IEPs, and 504 plans. Empathetic and empowering, this book is kid-friendly and emphasizes self-advocacy and confidence.
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Rethinking School: How to Take Charge of Your Child's Education
2018 by Bauer, Susan WiseGet this itemDesigned to help parents of kids struggling to fit a "mainstream" student model, whether socially, behaviorally, or academically. Helpful tips and strategies will help negotiate the K-12 experience.
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Middle School Matters: The 10 Key Skills Kids Need to Thrive in Middle School and Beyond
2019 by Fagell, Phyllis L.Get this itemWritten by a middle school counselor, this book is a wonderful combination of practical strategies and research designed to inform and prepare parents and caregivers for these tumultuous years. Topics include making friends, emotional regulation, advocacy, conflict resolution, and physical, social, and emotional change.
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