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2 STEM Starters 3 Fun & Games 4 Great Gadgets
5 Best for Bookworms
7 Eager Imaginations 8 Staycation Success
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STEM STARTERS
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Planning for STEM Success Introduce preschoolers to computer coding with a hop, skip, and a jump. This active game, called Code Hopper, gives young brains insight into sequencing, decision making, and following commands while keeping little bodies busy. Ages 3 and up, $24.95. MindWare, MindWare.com.
Thousands of Free Activities Search over 3,500 free science and math activities at howtosmile.org. You’ll be all smiles, and so will the kids!
Go Code Botley the Coding Robot Activity Set teaches the basics of coding through active play. It’s completely screen free—no phone or tablet required. Ages 5 and up, $79.99. Learning Resources, learningresources.com. FREE! See the video.
Science Standouts Meet remarkable scientists who shaped our world.
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Scientific Inspiration Construct a working model of tectonic plates. Build a telescope. Use these interactive projects and the others in Maker Lab: Outdoors to inspire kids’ creativity and their scientific side. Ages 8–12, $19.99. DK, dk.com/us.
Gathering STEAM You don’t need to be an engineer or a scientist to support STEAM learning. Use the activities in the book Simple STEAM to help children explore STEAM concepts in everyday activities and experiences. Ages 3–6, $24.95. Gryphon House, Inc.; gryphonhouse.com. FREE! Look inside the book.
FUN & GAMES
WIN! Snack Time Hungry forest friends need help. Students spin the spinner, then place the matching colored acorns in their logs. The Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel Game teaches matching, sorting, counting, and simple math skills. Ages 3–5, $21.99. Educational Insights, educationalinsights.com.
FREEBIE Learning’s a Game Play a learning game or create your own. It’s quick and easy with Play4a.com. Kids can even do it themselves!
See It to Believe It Create 50 hands-on models and try the experiments. Deadline: July 23, 2019
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GREAT GADGETS
Right on Time Need more time? The Time Timer PLUS 20 Minute timer makes it easy to visualize how quickly 20 minutes will go by. All ages, $41.45. Time Timer, LLC; TimeTimer.com.
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Take 5 Keep short routines on track with the Time Timer PLUS 5 Minute timer. It’s designed for quick activities, such as brushing teeth, breathing exercises, and brainstorming. All ages, $41.45. Time Timer, LLC; TimeTimer.com.
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Sweet Sounds Bold colors, clear sound, comfortable fit, and limited volume make the LilGadgets Connect+ Style Children’s Headphone a hit with parents, teachers, and kids. Ages 3 and up, $22. LilGadgets, lilgadgets.com.
All kids need are scissors and a glue stick to start creating. Deadline: July 23, 2019
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FREEBIE Listen and Learn Convert any text to voice. Voicepods provides a free and fun way for students to share a report, hear their written work read aloud to catch errors, study their notes, and more. It even works in multiple languages. Visit Voicepods.com.
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BEST FOR BOOKWORMS
Right Reads Launch young learners into literacy with Red Rocket Readers Collections. Each book has eight stories at grade-specific levels. Grades K–2, $25 for a single copy. Flying Start Books, Ltd.; flyingstartbooks.com.
The Wonder of Water Lyrical verses present water in its many colors, shapes, and forms as it follows its natural cycle through the seasons. I Am the Rain includes STEM activities, water conservation tips, and more. PreK–grade 3, $8.95. Dawn Publications, dawnpub.com. DOWNLOAD! Get activities based on the book.
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Welcome to Bookopolis With a free membership, kids can search books, make and find recommendations, and earn badges. Check out the Summer Reading program, which allows kids to earn a free book. Visit bookopolis.com.
Brave and True Summer of 1969 tells the story of Cozett Juanita Gambrel Floyd, whose mother spent the summer of 1969 preparing her daughter to face the challenges of entering a new school during desegregation as the only black child in her class. Grades 1–6, $16.99. Integrity Time, LLC; integritytime.com. LOOK! See some pages from the book at integritytime.com/summer-of-1969. 5 LearningMagazine.com
Valuing Voices How do we use our voices to be heard? In Cay and Adlee Find Their Voice, the main characters meet new friends and listen and learn as they tell others how they feel, ask for help, and share their hopes and dreams. PreK–grade 3, $15.95. ASCD, ascd.org. PRINT! Get activities and conversation starters based on the book.
Stuff to See
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See Alexander Graham Bell’s telephone, giant squids, meteorites from Mars, and more with the Smithsonian Field Trips series. They’re like a tour of the Smithsonian in the form of a book! Grades 2–5, $31.80 for the series of four books. Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint; capstonepub.com. READ! Browse a book.
Free Book from Barnes & Noble Kids in grades 1–6 who read eight books this summer can go to Barnes & Noble to choose one book free from a list. Click here to get details and download a reading log.
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Welcome to Wonderland Series Perfect for summer! These books include Sandapalooza Shake-Up and Beach Battle Blowout. Deadline: July 23, 2019
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Skills to Soar In A Box of Butterflies, Ruby and Robot introduce social-emotional learning and help children identify emotions. Ages 4–8, $16.95. Magination Press, www.apa.org.
Deadly Disasters Toxic water. Killer smog. Nuclear accidents. In the Eco-Disasters series, riveting stories and first-person accounts uncover the truth about what caused these ecological catastrophes, their devastating toll, and the steps taken to remedy the problems. Grades 2–7, $159.60. Bearport Publishing Company, Inc.; bearportpublishing.com. FREE! Read an excerpt from Deadly Mine.
Time for Tolerance Zak has autism. He sometimes responds to the world around him in unconventional ways. Uniquely Wired helps teach kids tolerance and acceptance when meeting children on the spectrum. Downloadable activities reinforce the lessons. Grades K–6, $15.95. Boys Town Press, boystownpress.org.
EAGER IMAGINATIONS
WIN! Space for Imagination Get ready for intergalactic exploration. The rugged Play & Explore Rocket features three levels, including a control room that holds two astronauts, a living space, a garage for the rover, and more. Ages 3–7, $39.99. Lakeshore Learning Materials, LakeshoreLearning.com.
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Otterly Adorable Meet a tiny sea otter pup, washed ashore alone, as he finds a new definition of family. Deadline: July 23, 2019
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The Kid Should See This Inspire creative ideas of all kinds with the 4,000+ videos at thekidshouldseethis.com. You’ll be amazed!
Fairy Fun Bring fairy land—and children’s imaginations—to life. The durable Fairy Land plastic playset includes four poseable fairies, plus everything you need to make them feel right at home. Ages 3–7, $39.99. Lakeshore Learning Materials, LakeshoreLearning.com.
STAYCATION SUCCESS
FREEBIE Round-the-World Staycation Hop over to Mount Everest then pop by the Louvre. You can do it all with Google Expeditions. To get started, just download the Expeditions app from your app store.
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Bring the World to You Little globetrotters get to explore the world, one country at a time, with a Little Passports, World Edition subscription. The monthly packages include online learning games and activities, recipes, souvenirs, photos, and more. Ages 6–10, $14.95 a month for a one-year subscription. Little Passports, littlepassports.com. FREE! Get printables.
Mama’s suitcase is packed for an important business trip, and Bunny isn’t happy. But Papa has a stay-at-home adventure that’s sure to bring smiles. Deadline: July 23, 2019
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