Second grade was when Peyton really took off as a reader. She went from ready chapter books with just a few words to full on stories that were nearly novels! Needless to say, her love and zest for reading started in second grade. Here is a variety of books perfect for the second grader that loves to read. Freckle Juice by Judy Blume What’s a guy gotta do to get some freckles? This perennial bestselling favorite from Judy Blume has a fresh new look! More than anything in the world, Andrew ...
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June Summer Reading for First Graders
First grade is an exciting time for our children. They started learning to read in kindergarten and now, in first grade, they are starting to read books on their own. This list of books is perfect for the beginner to read to us! Or you can read to them. Or take turns reading to each other. Mac and Cheese by Sarah Weeks Mac loves to run and play, but Cheese likes lazy lounging. When Mac's hat blows away, will Cheese sit there like a lump or spring into action to save it? Mac and Cheese is a ...
June Summer Reading for Kindergartners
It's been a while since Peyton was in kindergarten but I remember when she was we read books every night. Storytime was her favorite part of the night. She'd usually manage to get three or more books out of me a night. So today, we are going to share some of our favorite books for kindergartners. Maybe you can read them to your little one like I read them to Peyton. The Pirate of Kindergarten by George Ella Lyon Doubles are good for lots of things—double scoops of ice cream, double features ...
Maths Quest – The Mansion of Mazes
Reading and math are the main subjects kids need to master in elementary school. And getting a kid excited or motivated about those subjects can be a tough sell. The Mansion of Mazes is all about math and mystery. Through the power of reading and comprehension, the reader uses math to solve the mystery! How cool is that? The Mansion of Mazes has been burglarized and it's up to the reader to solve the mystery. If you fail, the villains will escape! Through reading and using your imagination ...
Egg to Bee
Bees are one of the most majestic insects we have. They are responsible for keeping our food source moving forward, for giving us beautiful flowers and for the delicious honey we enjoy in our tea and on our food. Without Bees, the world would look very different. In Egg to Bee we learn all about the life of a bee. Ever been curious about what a worker bee is? You'll learn all about it. Or how do those bees collect pollen? That's in there too. Where do they live? You've probably seen a ...
Egg to Chicken
There is nothing cuter than a baby chick. We've helped my brother raise several baby chick over the past few years. They live out in the country and have over a dozen chickens for farm fresh eggs daily. Egg to Chicken is geared towards children 4 to 8 years old. A perfect book for the preschool to second-grade crowd to help them understand a little more about chicks. Eggs to Chicken is filled with fun and intriguing facts about the life cycles, complete with photographs of every stage and ...