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1. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   3 – 12  |  Game & Tool
   Bio Cube
   The Bio Cube asks children to summarize information about a person for a biography or autobiography. The activity helps them learn how to identify and shorten key ideas.
2. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   K – 5  |  Podcast Episode
   Celebrating the Earth
   Every day is Earth Day! Emily shares her story of children inspired by The Lorax and how they might take action with 50 Simple Things Kids Can Do To Save the Earth. Emily also explores science and nature activities with guest Sharon Betty and The Down-to-Earth Guide to Global Warming.
3. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   K – 5  |  Podcast Episode
   Chapter Book Series Worth Starting
   Emily Manning describes some chapter book series that kids will love and chats with author Nikki Grimes about her writing philosophy.
4. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   3 – 5  |  Activity & Project
   Create Trading Cards for Favorite Characters
   Use the online Trading Card Creator tool to have children make cards describing their favorite characters from the books on their reading list.
5. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   3 – 8  |  Game & Tool
   Fractured Fairy Tales
   The Fractured Fairy Tales tool lets children play with three familiar fairy tales, changing many things including setting, characters, point of view, and plot.
6. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   K – 5  |  Podcast Episode
   Fractured Fairy Tales
   Tired of the same old books? Try on these “fractured” tales for a fun twist on familiar stories.
7. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   K – 6  |  Tip & How-To
   Help a Child Choose a Book
   Help children pick books that spark their interest, leave them feeling accomplished, and ready to hunt for their next book!
8. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   K – 6  |  Activity & Project
   Let the Show Begin! Literary Talent Show
   Children choose their favorite songs, poems, or stories to act out in a talent show for friends and family.
9. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   3 – 8  |  Game & Tool
   Mystery Cube
   The Mystery Cube asks children to separate a mystery into six distinct elements. Using it, children begin to see how a writer constructs a mystery—and can try writing their own.
10. Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades   K – 5  |  Podcast Episode
    Summer Adventures
    Emily and guests recommend the perfect books to take along on your summer vacation.

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