Back to School
Most of you are probably back in the swing of things with your school year. You’ve adjusted to new schedules, new teachers, new grades, and getting back to a routine with early wake ups and homework. As you get adjusted to your new school year, hopefully you remember that your library has lots of resources and events for you! 
 
    Check out our 3 new kids programs for ages 6-11, all happening on Saturdays: Kids Crafternoons, Kid’s Kitchen, and Games Galore, and don’t forget to join us for Storybuilders too! These programs offer a variety of activities from STEAM to board games, to arts and crafts and kitchen skills. The library is a great place to engage your kids and students in STEAM activities outside the classroom, which is often a great way to get a reluctant learner excited about a new topic!
 
Want to know more about what your kids are reading for school? Check out Common Sense Media or Novelist to learn more about their books for class. Help your kids research with Find it Kids, which is a great resource for kids in elementary school!
 
 
 
 
 
Llama Llama back to school by Reed Duncan
Llama Llama back to school
by Reed Duncan

Longing for summertime to last forever, Llama Llama is anxious about starting school until he discovers learning is fun with the help of his friends and Mama Llama. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
Daddy's back-to-school shopping adventure
by Alan Lawrence Sitomer

When Daddy, Jake and Jenny pick out school supplies while Mommy's off shopping in another part of the store, Jake and Jenny surprise Daddy with one more special item that most definitely isn't on the list.
Daddy's back-to-school shopping adventure by Alan Lawrence Sitomer
A practical guide to play in education : primary school and beyond by Michelle Simpson
A practical guide to play in education : primary school and beyond
by Michelle Simpson

"Information Classification: General A Practical Guide to Play in Education The benefits of play for children's learning are well documented and well researched. The evidence for its positive impact on brain development, social interactions, emotional wellbeing, and motor skills is widespread. So, why should this practice stop after the early years? A Practical Guide to Play in Education encourages teachers to reflect on their practice and consider how a play-based approach may enhance their teaching. Itprovides realistic, accessible ideas and resources to incorporate into practice while giving evidence to back up this approach. Divided into three clear sections, readers are guided through: An introduction to play in education, including theory, benefits and potential challenges. Putting it into practice, such as setting up the classroom, resources for play and adopting a playful ethos in a realistic and accessible way. Lesson plans in a variety of subjects, spanning from numeracy, to literacy, to health and wellbeing. This unique and practical book highlights the importance of play in helping children develop skills to support their future and demonstrates how this approach can be seamlessly integrated into teaching styles across primary and early secondary"
You, your child, and school : navigate your way to the best education
by Ken Robinson

Offers practical advice on supporting children through the formal education system, dispelling myths about learning patterns and tackling critical schooling options and controversies
You, your child, and school : navigate your way to the best education by Ken Robinson
How to choose the best preschool for your child : the ultimate guide to finding, getting into, and preparing for nursery school by Jenifer Wana
How to choose the best preschool for your child : the ultimate guide to finding, getting into, and preparing for nursery school
by Jenifer Wana

Starting preschool is one of the biggest milestones in a child's life. With this comprehensive, step-by-step guide, you won't have to navigate the preschool process alone. Whether the nursery schools nearby enroll every child, or they're so competitive that they only accept a few applicants, this book has everything you need to know to choose and get into the right preschool for your child. You'll learn: *How to find high-quality preschools in your area *Insight into popular preschool programs (Montessori, Waldorf, play based, cooperative) *Key criteria to consider when choosing a preschool *Strategies for paying for preschool (financial aid, tax benefits) *How to help prepare your child for the first day of preschool *Advice for gaining admission into competitive programs, including getting off the waiting list, submitting a strong application, and preparing for a child assessment
The family firm : a data-driven guide to better decision making in the early school years
by Emily Oster

A Brown professor of economics and mom of two offers a classic business school framework for data-driven parents to think clearly—and with less ambient stress—about the key decisions of the elementary school years. Illustrations.
The family firm : a data-driven guide to better decision making in the early school years by Emily Oster

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