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Book Pairing: Bringing Home’s Love to School
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Book Pairing: Bringing Home’s Love to School

Welcome the new school year with a focus on home and love. This post highlights three thought-provoking picture books—Home and Love by Matt de la Peña and When Love is More Than Words by Jocelyn Chung—that remind educators and families how comfort, safety, and empathy help children transition back to school. Discover ways to weave care and belonging into classroom routines and spark meaningful conversations about resilience, community, and the many forms of love.

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7 Steps to Planning a Literacy Fair
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7 Steps to Planning a Literacy Fair

Bring families and classrooms together to celebrate the joy of reading with a school-wide Literacy Fair! In this month’s caregiver tip, Amanda shares 7 easy steps for planning a Family Literacy Night that strengthens home-school connections and builds lifelong reading habits. From choosing a theme and recruiting volunteers to organizing book giveaways and ending with a memorable finale, this guide walks educators and parent groups through every stage of hosting a successful event. Whether you’re part of a PTA, literacy committee, or teaching team, you’ll find practical, ready-to-use ideas to make your next Literacy Fair inspiring, inclusive, and fun for all ages.

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