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Reading Roundup: Pumpkin Books!

It’s October and that means it’s time for pumpkins! I’ve gathered ten pumpkin books for another reading roundup! Whether you like pumpkin pie, pumpkin carving, pumpkin contests, or punkin chunkin…pumpkins seem to be everywhere and in everything this month! October 26th is National Pumpkin Day, but why wait until then to enjoy pumpkins? Afterall, I
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Leaf Rubovers

Making leaf rubovers is an easy and fun project to do with children of all ages. The older they are, the nicer their leaves might look on the paper, but this post will demonstrate that even the youngest of children can have fun with this activity. If you enjoy fall leaves and autumn, you might
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Reading Roundup: Fire Safety Books

October is Fire Safety Month, so I have gathered a list of ten fire safety books and books about firefighters. I encourage you and your family to discuss safety measures around the house, including what should happen if there is a fire. How should everyone exit and where should you meet once you’re outside? Also,
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Shel Silverstein’s Books and Poetry

Does the name Shel Silverstein sound familiar? If not, you’ll surely recognize who I’m highlighting today by the end of this post. He was born on September 25, 1930, so today would have been his birthday. Most people know him as an author and illustrator, although he also wrote songs, which I didn’t know until
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Reading Roundup: Books About Apples

Here is a list of ten books about apples! October is National Apple Month, but many of us think of apples in September. Maybe it’s because school has started and before we know it, fall is here too! It’s apple pickin’ time, so why not enjoy some books about apples? Here is a list of ten
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Reading Roundup: Constitution Day Books

September 17th is Constitution Day. This date marks an extremely historical event in American History. On this day in 1787, only three months after the first draft of the Constitution was created, a final version was signed by thirty-nine delegates in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Even though it was signed on this date, it wasn’t approved by
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Fall Educational Materials

I’ve decided to gather up some fall themed educational materials for September and October! Since fall is so fun around the house and in classrooms, why not add thematic learning materials to the list of great things to do this time of year? This post does contain affiliate links, but is listed in no certain
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Reading Roundup: Books About 9/11

Finding books about 9/11 that are appropriate to read with children is difficult simply because of the subject matter. I have gathered five books about 9/11 that I think could be shared with readers ages eight and older. I give this age suggestion because of the complexity surrounding the events that took place on September
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