Scholastic Parents: The Learning Toolkit

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What Apps Are Best for This Age and Stage?

by Gail Lovely, Gayle Berthiaume

May 16, 2015

A child's ability to interact with an app should be an important part of your decision.

Let's Play With Books

by Susan Stephenson

May 15, 2015

Here are some ways to encourage your children to incorporate books into the way they play.

How We Made It: A Flower Composition Activity

by Meghan Burch

May 13, 2015

Try laminating bright flower shapes with your child with this fun and creative activity.

Math Games: Using Dice With Kids Aged 8-13

by Jennifer Hogan

May 12, 2015

These dice games can help kids practice math facts, and develop a stronger understanding of whole numbers, fraction, and decimals.

Develop Fine Motor Skills With Outdoor Activities

by Bekki Lindner

May 10, 2015

Learning and playing so often go hand in hand for preschoolers. Here are some ways to sneak in fine motor skills practice during your outside playtime.

Summer Learning Series Part 1: Great Offerings to Stem the Summer Slide

by Michael Rhattigan

May 08, 2015

A successful approach to stemming the "summer slide" calls for a multidisciplinary approach.

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Today From Bedtime Math: The Best Cupcake Combo

by Laura Overdeck

May 05, 2015

3 flavors of icing, 2 kinds of cake…what's the best cupcake you can make? A tasty challenge from Bedtime Math.

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Suddenly It Clicks: Using Technology for Play and Learning

by Gail Lovely, Gayle Berthiaume

May 02, 2015

Scholastic Parents welcomes a new contributor to the Learning Toolkit blog.

Get Caught Reading in May

by Susan Stephenson

May 01, 2015

May is Get Caught Reading Month. Help your kids celebrate with these fun ideas.

Tissue Paper and Liquid Starch Collage

by Meghan Burch

Apr 29, 2015

Help your children channel their inner Eric Carle with this inspiring art activity.