Autumn is here! With rain, fog, winds, and smoke keeping kids inside this time of year, fall is the perfect time to cuddle up with a great picture book. These silly, sweet, and spooky books will captivate your little ones throughout the season. Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn by Kenard Pak Gorgeous colorful illustrations are the backdrop for this cheerful story about a little girl noticing seasonal changes in nature. Pair this book with a walk outside to observe what’s changing in your

April is National Poetry Month! It’s the perfect time to introduce children to the wonderful worlds of words. If you saw the adorable acrostic poems in our Women’s History Month blog, you know how much fun poetry can be for kids. Here are some more ideas from across the web for teaching kids how to experiment with rhythm and rhyme, learn new forms and fall in love with poetry. For Little Kids Create a Montessori-inspired poetry basket. Print out a copy of