Selecting the best resources for your child

In order to protect students and communities, schools across California have had to close quickly. This has left many students with limited or no access to their schoolwork. Fortunately, there are thousands of resources available online today for students to continue learning even while their school is closed. However, it is not always clear, which resources parents should direct their students to. It can feel overwhelming when searching through the long list of online resources, […]

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How can you tell if a children’s book is good or appropriate? Betsy Hearne, author of “Choosing Books for Children: A Commonsense Guide” suggests the following: From birth to age six, picture books should have illustrations on every page. These books are meant to be read aloud while the listener looks over pictures. For ages, six to nine, beginner and easy-to-read books require short chapters, illustrations, simple vocabulary. These books can be read aloud to […]

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