When preparing children to begin kindergarten, teaching how to learn is more important than what to learn. Building executive function skills, social-emotional development and a growth mindset is more indicative... read more →
The toddler stage is packed with developmental growth at astonishing rates. A toddler's expanding imagination is remarkable, yet struggles arise because toddlers lack skills, the ability to regulate strong emotions,... read more →
Capabilities of children in their early years are extraordinary. Young brains are being wired for conceptual thinking, creative problem-solving, and social and emotional capabilities. Parents can utilize the natural potential... read more →
The School Readiness series assists parents with building a foundation for learning and cognitive development in children ages 0 to 5, preparing them for school and lifelong success. Each article... read more →
The American Library Association (ALA) presented the top books, video and audio books (published or produced in 2018) for children and teens at the Midwinter Meeting yesterday morning in Seattle,... read more →
The School Readiness series aims to guide parents in building a foundation for learning and cognitive development in children ages 0 to 5, preparing them for school and lifelong success.... read more →
The upcoming Newbery announcement on Jan 28, 2019 is a wonderful opportunity to power up reading for tweens. Tap into the buzz of suggested reads from hundreds of children’s books... read more →
Many primary grade kids are juggling homework assignments and preparing for end-of-unit tests in this part of the school year. Current research claims students feel more stress at school than... read more →
Fact: DVDs are quickly becoming obsolete. MCFL families have a new option: stream free movies instantly with Kanopy, a resource for libraries and schools offering viewers over 30,000 award-winning documentaries, classic... read more →