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How to Teach Kids about Nutrition and Horticulture in March

How to Teach Kids about Nutrition and Horticulture in March

The start of spring presents a great chance for kids to learn about nutrition and horticulture

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Learning in Motion: How “This Is How a Ball Rolls” Turns Play into Science for Young Readers

Learning in Motion: How “This Is How a Ball Rolls” Turns Play into Science for Young Readers

A playful STEAM-inspired picture book blends sports and science to spark curiosity in young readers. Through engaging rhymes and interactive guessing, it invites children to explore how things move, bounce, and roll in the world around them.

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Magic, Misfits, and Finding Your Place: Exploring

Magic, Misfits, and Finding Your Place: Exploring "The Last Hope School for Magical Delinquents" with Nicki Pau Preto

Discover how The Last Hope School for Magical Delinquents explores belonging, resilience, and second chances through Vin’s magical journey, with insights from author Nicki Pau Preto.

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Around the World in 3.14 Stops: A Traveller’s Guide to Pi Day

Around the World in 3.14 Stops: A Traveller’s Guide to Pi Day

By Ron Lancaster

Celebrate Pi Day with a global twist! Math educator Ron Lancaster shares fun, family-friendly Pi Day activities inspired by his travels—from pie-themed cafés to creative math challenges that help students discover the magic of π in everyday life.

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“Bea Mullins Takes a Shot”: A Hockey Story Written by Scientist and Debut Author Emily Deibert

“Bea Mullins Takes a Shot”: A Hockey Story Written by Scientist and Debut Author Emily Deibert

Discover Bea Mullins Takes a Shot, a heartwarming middle-grade hockey story by debut author and astronomer Emily Deibert. In this exclusive interview, Deibert shares the inspiration behind Bea’s journey of friendship, confidence, and taking risks on and off the ice.

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