Recommended reads to round out your summer. View in browser

Books & Reading

Life & Learning

School Success

Activities & Printables

Blogs

Shop

Hi,

The first day of school is fast approaching…but don't worry — we've got you covered: Find out what to expect as your child starts first or second grade and get tips from teachers about how to kick-start a great year. Plus: If your kid's a bit nervous about the start of the school year, ease the jitters with these charming, relatable school stories.

Thursday, August 4, 2016 Daily Tip Save backpacks from the lost and found — have your child fill out this easy printable to create a backpack (or lunchbox!) label. READ MORE

The Joy of Reading

Calm Back-to-School Jitters As the first day approaches, use these books to put your child at ease about school's start. HOW TO HELP YOUR 6- to 7-YEAR-OLD READER Our experts share activities, age-appropriate titles, and much more to help you raise your young reader. You Didn't Miss It! There's still plenty of time for kids to log their minutes and unlock rewards in Scholastic's Summer Reading Challenge. Don't Wait to Get Our Fun Reading Reward! Order by September 30 and get a FREE 2-Sided Reading Bookmark for your child.

Read the Heat Away Help your kids escape from summer's steamy temperatures with these wintertime titles. Listen on the Road Going on a family road trip? Discover the perfect audiobook for your kids. Craft Your Own Super Cool School Supplies With Klutz Make Your Own Mini Erasers your kids will be running back-to-school to show off their stylish erasers. Get 15% Off AT The Scholastic Store Online use code B2SBOOKS SHOP NOW Expires 8/31/16. Excludes: LEGO Systems product.

see all book recommendations

Back-to-School Reading…Rules!

Your kids will get psyched for day one with our favorite back-to-school titles.

Dolphin School #4: Flip's Surprise Talent Age 7–10 | Grade: 2–5 Pirates Go to School Age 8 | Grade: 2–3

Tony Baloney School Rules Age 5–7 | Grade: K–2 Amelia Bedelia's First Day of School Age 5–8 | Grade: K

Shop The Scholastic Store

Free standard shipping on book orders of $35 or more.

Back to School

Our New #ReaderInChief Judy Newman, Scholastic Reading Club's new President, and her team of experts share fun ways to discover new books with kids. First Graders Take Off Get the lowdown on what your child will learn, and how you can support first graders at home.

Tips From Teachers Want to know how to kick-start a great school year? Start with these tips from the experts: Teachers! What to Expect in Second Grade Find out what's on the docket for this big year as your child goes beyond the basics.

Accepting Applications for Kid Reporters The Scholastic News Kids Press Corps, the country's oldest and largest national student reporting program, is looking for kids with a nose for news. Get the scoop.

More School Success Tips

ADVERTISEMENT

Free Printables

Your Child's Morning Routine A Look at Animal Defenses

Reading Skills Practice Test "What's Missing?" for Math

see all free printables

Connect with Us:

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

DISCOVER MORE Books & Reading School Success Life & Learning Activities & Printables

	Visit Scholastic.com For Teachers • For Parents • For Kids
	Please add parentupdate@message.scholastic.com to your address book. We hope you enjoyed receiving this message from Scholastic Parent Update. Your email address is: <%= recipient.email %>. If you would rather not receive newsletters from Scholastic Parent Update, please follow this link. Please visit the Scholastic Preference Center to update your personal information and to manage your email subscriptions. Email Marketing, Scholastic, 557 Broadway, New York, NY 10012 | 1-800-SCHOLASTIC Privacy Policy | Scholastic Inc. | Terms of Use ©1996–<%= formatDate(new Date(), "%4Y") %> Scholastic Inc.