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The next big idea begins with research! The PebbleGo Next family of databases helps students in Grades 3-5 learn about key concepts related to Social Studies, Biographies, Science, States, and American Indians. Robust articles, all supported by read-aloud audio and connected to curriculum, include critical thinking questions to help students connect to larger ideas.

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The PreK and Kindergarten pre-registration form is online.

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Pre-K and Kindergarten Registrations for School Year 2020-2021

Please use the form below to begin the registration process if your child will attend Pittsylvania County Schools as a kindergartner in the 2020-2021 school year. The information you provide below will assist schools in following up with you to complete the full registration process in person once the school closures have been lifted. Pre-K Students:
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This is new territory for all of us. Here is a resource to help talk to your child

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National Association of School Psychologists (NASP)

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Families across the country are adapting to the evolving changes in daily life caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Most schools, places of public gathering, and nonessential businesses are closed, and parents and other caregivers are faced with helping their families adjust to the new normal. This includes trying to keep children occupied, feeling safe, and attempting to keep up with schoolwork as best as possible. None of this is easy, but it helps to stay focused on what is possible in order to reinforce a sense of control and to reassure children that they are okay, and that the situation will get better.

It is very important to remember that children look to adults for guidance on how to react to stressful events. Acknowledging some level of concern, without panicking, is appropriate and can result in taking the necessary actions that reduce the risk of illness. Teaching children positive preventive measures, talking with them about their fears, and giving them a sense of some control over their risk of infection can help reduce anxiety. This is also a tremendous opportunity for adults to model for children problem-solving, flexibility, and compassion as we all work through adjustting daily schedules, balancing work and other activities, getting creative about how we spend time, processing new information from authorities, and connecting and supporting friends and family members in new ways. The following tips can help.

STAY CALM, LISTEN, AND OFFER REASSURANCE

Be a role model. Children will react to and follow your reactions. They learn from your example.

Be aware of how you talk about COVID-19. Your discussion about COVID-19 can increase or decrease your child's fear. If true, remind your child that your family is healthy, and you are going to do everything within your power to keep loved ones safe and well. Carefully listen or have them draw or write out their thoughts and feelings and respond with truth and reassurance.

Explain social distancing. Children probably don't fully understand why parents/guardians aren't allowing them to be with friends. Tell your child that your family is following the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which include social distancing. Social distancing means staying away from others until the risk of contracting COVID-19 is under control. Showing older children the "flatten the curve" charts will help them grasp the significance of social distancing. Explain that while we don't know how long it will take to "flatten the curve" to reduce the number of those infected, we do know that this is a critical time-we must follow the guidelines of health experts to do our part.

Demonstrate deep breathing. Deep breathing is a valuable tool for calming the nervous system. Do breathing exercises with your children.

Focus on the positive. Celebrate having more time to spend as a family. Make it as fun as possible. Do family projects. Organize belongings, create masterpieces. Sing, laugh, and go outside, if possible, to connect with nature and get needed exercise. Allow older children to connect with their friends virtually.

Establish and maintain a daily routine. Keeping a regular schedule provides a sense of control, predictability, calm, and well-being. It also helps children and other family members respect others' need for quiet or uninterrupted time and when they can connect with friends virtually.

Identify projects that might help others. This could include: writing letters to the neighbors or others who might be stuck at home alone or to healthcare workers; sending positive messages over social media; or reading a favorite children's book on a social media platform for younger children to hear.

Offer lots of love and affection.

MONITOR TELEVISION VIEWING AND SOCIAL MEDIA

Parents/guardians should monitor television, internet, and social media viewing-both for themselves and their children. Watching continual updates on COVID-19 may increase fear and anxiety. Developmentally inappropriate information, or information designed for adults, can also cause anxiety or confusion, particularly in young children.

Dispel rumors and inaccurate information. Explain to your child that many stories about COVID-19 on the internet may include rumors and inaccurate information. Older children, in particular, may be accessing a great deal of information online and from friends that contains inaccuracies. Talk to your child about factual disease information.

Provide alternatives. Engage your child in games or other exciting activities instead.

TAKE TIME TO TALK

Let your children's questions guide you. Answer their questions truthfully, but don't offer unnecessary details or facts. Don't avoid giving them the information that experts indicate as crucial to your children's well-being. Often, children and youth do not talk about their concerns because they are confused or don't want to worry loved ones. Younger children absorb scary information in waves. They ask questions, listen, play, and then repeat the cycle. Children always feel empowered if they can control some aspects of their life. A sense of control reduces fear.

BE HONEST AND ACCURATE

Correct misinformation. Children often imagine situations worse than reality; therefore, offering developmentally appropriate facts can reduce fears.

Explain simple safety steps. Tell your child this disease spreads between people who are in close contact with one another, when an infected person coughs or sneezes, or when one touches infected objects or surfaces.

Stay up-to-date on the facts. Go to https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.htmlfor additional factual information.

KEEP EXPLANATIONS AGE-APPROPRIATE

Early elementary school children. Provide brief, simple information that balances COVID-19 facts with appropriate reassurances that adults are there to help keep them healthy and to take care of them if they do get sick. Give simple examples of the steps people make every day to stop germs and stay healthy, such as washing hands. Use language such as "adults are working hard to keep you safe."

Upper elementary and early middle school children. This age group often is more vocal in asking questions about whether they indeed are safe and what will happen if COVID-19 spreads in their area. They may need assistance separating reality from rumor and fantasy. Discuss the efforts national, state, and community leaders are doing to prevent germs from spreading.

Upper middle and high school students. Issues can be discussed in more depth. Refer them to appropriate sources of COVID-19 facts. Provide honest, accurate, and factual information about the current status of COVID-19. Engage them in decision-making about family plans, scheduling, and helping with chores at home.

For all children, encourage them to verbalize their thoughts and feelings. Be a good listener!

STAY CONNECTED TO SCHOOL

Locate learning resources. Schools' capacity to conduct virtual learning experiences will vary greatly, but most schools are providing lessons and learning activities for children to do. Take advantage of the many companies and online platforms currently offering free learning opportunities.

Identify additional resources. Know if your school or district is providing additional resources, such meals, or technology, such as a laptop or tablet.

Stay in touch. Find out how the school is communicating with families and students. Be sure to read any communications you receive. Check with you children, particularly older ones, as they may be receiving information directly that would be helpful for you to know.

Connect with school staff. Reach out to your child's teacher and other relevant school staff if you have concerns about their coping and keeping up with assignments or activities.

KNOW THE SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19

According to the CDC, symptoms of fever, cough, and/or shortness of breath appear within 14 days after being exposed to the disease.

For some people, the symptoms are similar to having a cold; for others, they are more severe or even life threatening.

MODEL BASIC HYGIENE AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE PRACTICES

Practice daily good hygiene. Encourage your child to practice these simple steps to prevent spreading the virus.

Wash your hands multiple times a day for 20 seconds. Singing "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" or "Happy Birthday" twice is about 20 seconds.

Compliment your children when they use a Kleenex or sneeze or cough into the bend of their elbow. Teach them the importance of throwing away used tissues immediately after sneezing or coughing.

Sadly, handshakes and hugs need to be limited to immediate family members, at least for now.

Foster a sense of control. Offering guidance on what your child/children can do to prevent infection offers them a greater sense of control, which reduces anxiety.

Build the immune system. Encourage your child to eat a balanced diet, get enough sleep, and exercise regularly; this will help them develop a robust immune system to fight off illness.

BE AWARE OF YOUR CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH

Most children will manage well with the support of parents and other family members, even if showing signs of some anxiety or concerns, such as difficulty sleeping or concentrating. Some children, however, may have risk factors for more intense reactions, including severe anxiety, depression, and suicidal behaviors. Risk factors can include a pre-existing mental health problem, prior traumatic experiences or abuse, family instability, or the loss of a loved one. Parents and caregivers should contact a professional if children exhibit significant changes in behavior or any of the following symptoms for more than 2 weeks.

Preschoolers -thumb sucking, bedwetting, clinging to parents, sleep disturbances, loss of appetite, fear of the dark, regression in behavior, and withdrawal.

Elementary school children -irritability, aggressiveness, clinginess, nightmares, school avoidance, poor concentration, and withdrawal from activities and friends.

Adolescents -sleeping and eating disturbances, agitation, increase in conflicts, physical complaints, delinquent behavior, and poor concentration.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
For more information related to schools and physical and mental health, visit www.nasponline.org and © 2020, National Association of School Psychologists, 4340 East Wes t Highway, Suite 402, Bethesda, MD 20814, 301-657-0270 www.nasn.org.
Adapted from, Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource, National Association of School Psychologists and National Association of School Nurses, NASP, 2020.

Contributor: School Psychologist Kathy Sievering

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Families across the country are adapting to the evolving changes in daily life caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Most schools, places of public gathering, and nonessential businesses are closed, and parents and other caregivers are faced with helping their families adjust to the new normal.

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myON is here to help ensure your students can keep reading and learning even if schools close. To support you and your students, please see the learning and implementation resources available on our Renaissance at Home hub.

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myON is here to help ensure your students can keep reading and learning even if schools close. To support you and your students, please see the learning and implementation resources available on our Renaissance at Home hub.

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These resources focus on skills like sequencing and finding clues in historical objects, and topics like symbols and national monuments.

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The National Archives has created activities and ideas for teaching elementary age children. These resources focus on skills like sequencing and finding clues in historical objects, and topics like symbols and national monuments.

More Activities on DocsTeach

Find even more online teaching activities on DocsTeach, the interactive website from the National Archives where students can investigate historical documents and photographs to make sense of the past.

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Reposted from the National Archives The National Archives has created activities and ideas for teaching elementary age children. These resources focus on skills like sequencing and finding clues in historical objects, and topics like symbols and national monuments.

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Don't be afraid to let your child read graphic novels. (They remind me of comic books.) They are real books.

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(First Second; Quill Tree; Abrams)

"Remember: Pick a real book! No comics! "

The parent's sharp voice cut through the children's room at the public library where I work, and I watched as a young reader's eagerness to choose new library books turned to sullen acknowledgment of the parental edict.

Unfortunately, adult resistance to comics isn't unusual, despite the growing popularity of the literary format among young readers. In fact, dealing with parents and teachers who see comics (also commonly called graphic novels) as a low form of entertainment - instead of a valuable literacy tool - is a key topic of discussion among many children's librarians.

Before we go any further, though, here's another question at the heart of the matter: Should we call these books "comics" or "graphic novels"? Over the years, "comics" has become something of a pejorative, meaning a less-than-literary book played for laughs. "Graphic novel" sounds more highbrow, but it's not always correct, given that many of these books now are memoirs and other kinds of nonfiction. In addition, some people still get tripped up by the multiple meanings of the word "graphic." Françoise Mouly, the publisher of TOON books suggests using the word "comics" as a broader term to describe books with sequential art and words, which need not be funny (but can be).

So, comics it is.

As librarians, we see how so many kids readily connect to comics and how this connection to books is helping to create lifelong readers. Dave Burbank, my library's comics expert, likes to reassure worried parents that many young readers are drawn to the genre because comics bear a resemblance to the screens so ubiquitous in our kids' lives, yet they are reading a book - not staring at a phone or tablet.

Yes, parents, there is a magic formula to keep your kids reading through the summer

We know that comics are especially beneficial to struggling or reluctant readers, as well as English-language learners. These books also offer all readers a way to practice important reading skills such as building vocabulary, understanding a sequence of events, discerning the plot of a story and making inferences. And comics give young readers training in visual literacy - helping them read and interpret images - an essential skill in our highly visual world.

So why do some parents and teachers continue to regard comics in such a negative light? Part of it may have to do with the history of comics in the United States, Mouly said. In the 1950s, Mouly notes, congressional hearings were held on what lawmakers saw as a possible connection between juvenile delinquency and comics. Worried that the federal government would try to regulate their industry, comics publishers established the Comics Code Authority as an alternative to government regulation. The Comics Code required that comic books show respect for established authority and banned nudity and explicit violence. While voluntary, the code was followed by many publishers, resulting in an industry focused largely on producing simple, laugh-inducing kids' comics like "Archie."

O teachers, after a banner year for graphic novels, don't ban these books

In the 1980s, there was a backlash as more publishers decided to create comics for adults, such as the classic "Batman: The Dark Knight Returns," published in 1986. The market became dominated by glossy, expensive superhero comics mostly aimed at an adult male audience. Suddenly, comics were really not for kids anymore.

Then, in 1992, "Maus: A Survivor's Tale," a graphic novel by author/artist Art Spiegelman (Mouly's husband), became the first comic to win a Pulitzer Prize, giving the format a new standing in American literature.

From there, comics have been on a slow, but mostly steady, march to acceptance as more literary graphic novels and comics were published, first for adults and now for children and teens. In the past decade, the increase in female comics creators, such as Raina Telgemeier, has expanded the range of books published for both adults and kids. Superhero stories have been joined on the comics shelves by realistic fiction and by memoirs and other nonfiction.

Mouly credits librarians with helping to shift the public's thinking about comics, as libraries, rather than comic book shops, have become the go-to place to find the genre. Yet, an implicit - and strong - bias remains in U.S. education against books with pictures. While picture books are seen as wonderful and important for young pre-readers, once kids learn to read, the prevailing wisdom is that it's time to take away the pictures. Even parents and teachers who condone comics often see them as a steppingstone toward the goal of reading text-only books.

These books can help build strong girls - and boys - for today's world

Kids have fought back. Over a decade and a half, they have embraced comics and highly illustrated "hybrid" series such as Captain Underpants, Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Dork Diaries. At the same time, comics for kids have begun winning literary awards. In 2007, "American Born Chinese" by Gene Luen Yang became the first graphic novel to win the Michael Printz Award, given annually to the best book for teens. It was also a National Book Award finalist. In 2015, "El Deafo" was the first comic to win a Newbery Honor, an award for text, not pictures.

This year, the literary community went a step further, awarding "New Kid," a graphic novel written and illustrated by Jerry Craft, the 2020 Newbery Medal, considered the most prestigious U.S. children's book award. Although two previous graphic novels won Newbery Honors, this was the first time that a comic captured the top award.

Comics won an unprecedented eight awards this year when the American Library Association announced its selection of the best new books for kids and teens. Among the winners was "Hey, Kiddo," a graphic memoir written and illustrated by Jarrett Krosoczka, which received the 2020 Odyssey Award for the best-produced audiobook for kids and teens, breaking another boundary for comics.

With such achievements and the soaring popularity of comics and hybrid books among young people, publishers have rushed to establish new imprints and sign new comics creators to fill the demand.

Among the new imprints are Random House Graphics; among its first books, to be published this spring, is "Stepping Stones," the first for kids ages 8-12 by best-selling comics writer and illustrator Lucy Knisley. And Houghton Mifflin recently announced its new imprint, Etch, which this fall will publish its first books, including "Oh My Gods!," by Stephanie Cooke and Insha Fitzpatrick, and "Dinomighty!," by Greg Trine.

The kids are on board with comics, and so are many publishers, librarians, teachers and literary award givers. I'm hopeful that still-reluctant parents and educators are coming around. Whenever I encounter resistance, I think of what Robin Brenner, teens librarian at the Public Library of Brookline, Mass., and founder of the " No Flying No Tights " website, said: "Comics are not intended to replace prose. They are just one way to tell a story. But they can be as demanding, creative, intelligent, compelling, and full of story as any book."

Karen MacPherson  is the children's and teen services coordinator for the Takoma Park, Md., library.

With her first (and so funny) graphic novel, deaf Va. artist CECE BELL hopes her tale will help others

Raina Telgemeier became a hero to millions of readers by showing how uncomfortable growing up can be

If your child likes comics, here's a book list to help navigate the shelves

ESSAY ON GRAPHIC NOVELS

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Watch Wes Tank rap ‘Fox In Socks’ by Dr. Seuss over beats by Dr. Dre

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Ever find yourself stuck at home with a bunch of unruly children as you await the end of a national quarantine and the green light to go back to work and to send the little rugrats back to school? A purely hypothetical situation, we know. But if you were in that situation, what might you use to entertain said kids for five minutes and 44 seconds?

Enter the latest video creation from Wes Tank, in which the Milwaukee filmmaker/musician raps the text of Fox In Socks by Dr. Seuss over the beats of another doctor, Dr. Dre. Sure, folks have been rapping Dr. Seuss' iconic tongue twisters for decades, but few have done it with Tank's stately flow and dapper panache-and ever fewer have done it over the beats from 1999's "What's The Difference" and 1993's "Let Me Ride." Thank you for a lot of fun, sir.

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Here's a new trick: Watch Wes Tank rap 'Fox In Socks' by Dr. Seuss over beats by Dr. Dre

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Join the Kate DiCamillo Fan Club (author of "Mercy Watson" and "Bink and Gollie")

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Going stir crazy? Try an indoor scavenger hunt! Different hunts for different ages

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Printable Indoor Scavenger Hunts for Kids

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Printable indoor scavenger hunts for kids, ages 2-3, 4-5, & 6-7

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Free, online safaris from South Africa!

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This beautiful female leopard was born at the end of 2006 and is littermate to her sister, Shadow. Sadly it is believed that Shadow has passed on. Traditionally Thandi has occupied territory to the east of Djuma, but since her mother, Karula, disappeared Thandi has begun to move further to the west. To date she has raised four cubs successfully to independence, Wabayiza, Bahuti, Kuchava and Thamba. Currently she is doing a fine job of raising her new young female cub Tlalamba. Thandi is easily identifiable by her striking light eyes and her distinct 3:3 whisker spot pattern.

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2nd graders love getting chapter books! Here are some great options

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Second grade is a magical reading time for many kids. They're just starting to develop reading fluency and are moving from easy reader books into early chapter books. Of course, this means that picking books for them can be somewhat tricky - they need something that holds their interest but isn't so difficult that it turns them off to reading altogether. These 15 books are surefire winners (plus many of them are the first book in a series, which means if kids love them, they have several more great books in the pipeline!).

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15 Superb Chapter Books for Second Graders | Brightly

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Second grade is a magical reading time for many kids. They're just starting to develop reading fluency and are moving from easy reader books into early chapter books. Of course, this means that picking books for them can be somewhat tricky - they need something that holds their interest but isn't so difficult that it turns them off to reading altogether.

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Amazon is unlocking streaming to 40 of its kid shows!

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With millions of kids cooped up at home, Amazon is opening up free streaming access to more than 40 children's shows - including its original series - to all customers worldwide.

The content, previously available only to Prime Video customers, includes Amazon original series "Just Add Magic," "Pete the Cat" and "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" and select seasons of PBS Kids shows including "Arthur," "Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood," "Odd Squad" and "Wild Kratts." In Europe, third-party content includes "Peppa Pig" and "Ben & Holly's Little Kingdom."

To access the free kids' titles, users must sign in with a valid Amazon account, which is free. The shows are available to the company's customers worldwide, with availability of titles varying depending on location. Amazon set up a landing page for the free children's programming at this link.

By dropping the Prime Video paywall for the kids' programming, Amazon is aiming to generate goodwill with parents looking for ways to keep their kids occupied during the Covid-19 emergency. The company also wants to encourage more people to sign up for the $119-per-year Prime program.

Amazon is providing full access to original kids' series and specials, including "The Dangerous Book for Boys," "Lost in Oz," "Just Add Magic," "Pete the Cat," "Costume Quest," "Tumble Leaf," "Bug Diaries," "Creative Galaxy," "Jessy & Nessy," "Wishenpoof," "Annedroids," "Gortimer Gibbon's Life on Normal Street," "The Snowy Day" and "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie."

In the U.S., PBS shows available for free right now on Amazon include "Arthur" season 10, starring the anthropomorphic aardvark, "Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood" (seasons 1-2), "Odd Squad" (seasons 1-3), "Cailou" (season 1), "Cyberchase" (season 1) and "Dinosaur Train" (seasons 1-2). Note that Prime members can subscribe to PBS Kids via Amazon Channels for $4.99/month to get access to even more of the pubcaster's kidvid catalog.

In addition, through its IMDb subsidiary, the ecommerce giant also curated a list of over 80 family movies that are available watch free - with ads - from IMDb TV.

The free IMDb TV movies include: "Shrek Forever After," "Scooby-Doo: The Movie," "Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed," "Stuart Little," "Stuart Little 2," "Short Circuit," "Free Willy: Escape From Pirate's Cove," "Rugrats Go Wild," "The Muppets Take Manhattan," "Muppets From Space," "The Nut Job," "Open Season 2," "The Smurfs," "The Smurfs 2," Aardman's "Early Man," "The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland," "Megamind," "Little Giants" (1994), "Baby Geniuses and the Mystery of the Crown Jewels," "Surf's Up," "Kangaroo Jack," "The Care Bears Movie," and "All Dogs Go to Heaven" and "All Dogs Go to Heaven 2."

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Disney is offering a FREE course on how to become an Imagineer. (They design and create the theme parks)

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Disney has launched a free online course on what it takes to be one of its famous Imagineers.

Walt Disney Imagineering is the company that designs and creates Disney theme parks and attractions around the world.

Teaming up with Khan Academy and Pixar, Walt Disney Imagineers has launched Imagineering in a Box, a free online course that gives you a behind-the-scenes peek into theme park design.

The course will feature over 30 videos from Imagineers, interactive activities, and case-studies from the Disney Parks, according to a Disney Parks blog post.

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If you've ever wanted to step into the shoes of a Disney Imagineer, now's your chance.

Khan Academy and Pixar have teamed up with Walt Disney Imagineers to create Imagineering in a Box, a free online course that gives you a behind-the-scenes peek into theme park design.

Whether you've always wondered how Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge was created or you're a huge fan of classic Disney rides, there's something in this course for everyone.

According to a Disney Parks blog post from Josh Gorin, a creative development executive at Walt Disney Imagineering, the course will feature over 30 videos from Imagineers, interactive activities, and case-studies from the Disney Parks.

In the blog post, Gorin said, "With so many families at home together right now, we thought this would be an especially useful time to share this program with you. It's available to all and completely free."

The program is perfect for at-home learning, as he notes "we are so excited to share with learners of all ages the unique ways that science, technology, engineering, and math can be combined with creativity and design to create larger-than-life entertainment for millions all around the world."

The course takes students through three lessons. The first is named "Creating Worlds," and it illustrates the process of creating a themed land, including land layout and landscape. Imagineers talk about the integration of all the senses into the land through visual design, smell, sounds, foods, and more.

The second lesson is all about designing attractions, and it includes a ride simulator exercise.

The third and final lesson is dedicated to characters - including character concepts and animatronics. Listen as Imagineers take you step by step through the creation of themed lands and attractions, and use exercises to test your new skills and get creative.

The program is completely free, and you can find it on the Khan Academy website. You can use the hashtags #Disney, #BetterTogether, and #ImagineeringinaBox on Instagram and tag @WaltDisneyImagineering for a chance to be featured.

And you never know - you might just ignite the spark for the next generation of Disney Imagineers.

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It is hard to see the big picture right now. We need to encourage children to have a growth mindset..to persevere when things get challenging.

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We want our students to be determined and hard-working individuals who persevere when things get more challenging. When a student has a growth mindset, he believes he can improve with hard work and effort. When a student has a fixed mindset, he sets limits on his abilities and will not take on new challenges because he fears he might fail. So how do we get our students to shift from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset? One way to do this is with engaging read alouds. Here are some of my favorite growth mindset books for kids to help start a conversation about taking risks, dealing with failure, and having persistence through it all.

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Your Fantastic, Elastic Brain by JoAnn Deak, Ph.D.

Did you know you can stretch and grow your own brain? Or that making mistakes is one of the best ways your brain learns? This book teaches all the ways that the brain can develop with exercise, just like the rest of our bodies. Educator and psychologist Dr. JoAnn Deak offers a fun and engaging introduction to the anatomy and functions of the brain that will empower each young reader to S-T-R-E-T-C-H and grow their fantastic, elastic brain!

Making a Splash by Carol E. Reiley

Some children have a fixed mindset. They think they only have a fixed amount of intelligence. When they try something new and fail, they're embarrassed because they think it proves they aren't smart enough. Other children have a growth mindset. They realize that it's not about how smart you are today, but about how smart you can become. They value learning over looking smart. These kids understand that even geniuses must work hard. This story explains both mindsets while following Lisa and Johnny as they begin swimming lessons at the local pool.

Bubble Gum Brain by Julia Cook

Meet Bubble Gum Brain and Brick Brain: two kids with two VERY different mindsets. Bubble Gum Brain likes to have fun adventures, learn new things, and doesn't worry about making great mistakes. Brick Brain is convinced that things are just fine the way they are and there's not much he can do to change them, so why try? When Bubble Gum Brain shows Brick Brain how to peel off his wrapper, Brick Brain begins to realize just how much more fun school...and life... can be!

The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes by Mark Pett

Being perfect is overrated. Beatrice Bottomwell has NEVER (not once!) made a mistake. She never forgets her math homework, she never wears mismatched socks, and she ALWAYS wins the yearly talent show at school. In fact, the entire town calls her The Girl Who Never Makes Mistakes! One day, the inevitable happens: Beatrice makes a huge mistake in front of everyone! But in the end, readers (and perfectionists) will realize that life is more fun when you enjoy everything―even the mistakes.

The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires

This story follows an unnamed girl and her very best friend, who happens to be a dog. The girl has a wonderful idea. "She is going to make the most MAGNIFICENT thing! She knows just how it will look. She knows just how it will work. All she has to do is make it, and she makes things all the time. Easy-peasy!" But making her magnificent thing is anything but easy, and the girl tries and fails, repeatedly. Eventually, the girl gets really, really mad. She is so mad, in fact, that she quits. But after her dog convinces her to take a walk, she comes back to her project with renewed enthusiasm and manages to get it just right.

After the Fall by Dan Santat

Everyone knows that when Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. But what happened after? This story follows Humpty Dumpty, an avid bird watcher whose favorite place to be is high up on the city wall―that is, until after his famous fall. Now terrified of heights, Humpty can longer do many of the things he loves most. Will he summon the courage to face his fear?

The Book of Mistakes by Corinna Luyken

As one artist incorporates accidental splotches, spots, and misshapen things into her art, she transforms her piece in quirky and unexpected ways, taking readers on a journey through her process. Told in minimal, playful text, this story shows readers that even the biggest "mistakes" can be the source of the brightest ideas-and that, at the end of the day, we are all works in progress, too.

Mindset Matters (Without Limits) by Bryan Smith

Amelia is her name and conquering new challenges is her game! She's an up-for-any-adventure second-grader who's eager to try new things, provided nothing can go wrong. She takes up skateboarding with gusto and feverishly builds a swing set for her kid brother. But at the first sign of trouble- tumbling off her skateboard and whacking her thumb with a hammer-she's done. Her confidence shattered, Amelia frets she's a failure. But after a little self-reflection and some loving advice from dear-old Dad, Amelia learns she needs a "gonna get it done" mindset. With her new outlook, she discovers success has many definitions... more than she ever imagined.

I Can Do Hard Things by Gabi Garcia

What we tell ourselves matters! This is just as true for kids as it is for adults. Help your child tap into their inner strength and find the encouragement they need to navigate their daily environments. Mindful affirmations can help your child tune out the streams of messages they get about how they should be in the world. I can choose kindness. I can practice peace. I can share my gifts with the world.

Thanks for the Feedback, I Think by Julia Cook

This entertaining story follows RJ as he goes about his day doing the things he enjoys, such as blowing bubbles, playing soccer, and hanging out with friends. But when a couple of friends give him compliments, he just isn't sure how to respond! As RJ continues through the day, he hears from his teacher and parents that while there are many things he's doing very well, there are also some things he needs to work on. His first reaction is to argue and make excuses. Throughout this must-read story, RJ learns what it means to receive positive and negative feedback, and how to respond appropriately to that feedback.

Not Yet by Lisa Cox & Lori Hockema

The setting of the book is one full day in the life of Lorisa, the main character. The story takes you through her day at home and at school as she models for children a positive attitude as she makes some mistakes and experiences successes, too. The title of the book originated when Lisa wrote song lyrics to convey a message she was teaching as a school counselor. She felt that students need to learn to enjoy the process of striving for a goal and not be defeated by mistakes.

My Strong Mind by Niels van Hove

The story is about Kate, a sporty and happy girl who uses her strong mind to tackle her daily challenges with a positive attitude. Kate faces several situations your children will face too. She applies a positive attitude to deal with her challenges. Amongst them are getting ready in time in the morning, doing cartwheels, standing in front of the whole class with show and tell and playing basketball. Kate applies techniques like goal setting, positive self-talk, accept failure as learning, visualization of a problem, breathing or mindfulness exercise, gratitude, and controlled distraction.

I Can't Do That Yet by Esther Pia Cordova

Enna is a girl who doesn't believe in herself and often utters the phrase "I can't do that!" One night in a dream she sees all the possible future versions of herself, discovering that she can be any of those versions with time, knowledge and dedication. She develops a growth mindset throughout her journey and instead of saying "I can't do that," she learns to say "I can't do that YET!"

What Do You Do With a Chance? by Kobi Yamada

In this story, a child is visited by his first chance and unsure what to do with it, he lets it go. Later on, when a new chance arrives he reaches for it, but this time he misses and falls. Embarrassed and afraid, he begins ignoring each new chance that comes by, even though he still wants to take them. Then one day he realizes that he doesn't need to be brave all the time, just at the right time, to find out what amazing things can happen when he takes a chance.

When Sophie Thinks She Can't by Molly Bang

When Sophie can't solve a math puzzle, she feels upset and inadequate. "I CAN'T DO IT!" she shouts, expressing the frustration all of us feel when we try and fail. Will she ever be "smart" like her sister? Maybe she isn't smart at all. Luckily Sophie's teacher steps in. What does it mean to be smart? Using current, popular "mindset" techniques, Sophie's class is taught that we get smarter when we exercise our brains, such as when we work harder at solving a puzzle. Struggling to solve a problem doesn't mean "I can't do it!" Sophie and her classmates just can't do it... yet!

Giraffes Can't Dance by Giles Andreae

Gerald would love to join in with the other animals at the Jungle Dance, but everyone knows that giraffes can't dance ...or can they? You can find a book companion for this story here.

The Koala Who Could by Rachel Bright
You see, high-up was safe since he liked a slow pace,
While the ground down below seemed a frightening place.
Too fast and too loud and too big and too strange.
Nope. Kevin preferred not to move or to change.
Kevin the koala loves every day to be the same, where it's snug and safe. But when change comes along, will Kevin embrace all the joys that come with trying something new?

Flight School by Lita Judge

Little Penguin has the soul of an eagle, but he wasn't built to soar. With irrepressible spirit, Penguin follows his dreams to flip, flap, fly! Even if he needs a little help with the technical parts, this penguin is ready to live on the wind.

Keep Trying, Little Zebra by Christina Wilsdon

Little Zebra is sad because he is not as fast as the other zebras in the herd. His mother tells him to just keep trying. She also suggests he practice with other animals. As Little Zebra races against an ostrich, a giraffe, and a gnu, he wants to give up because they are all faster than he is. But after he meets with a cheetah cub, he learns that everyone has to start somewhere!

Salt in His Shoes by Delores Jordan

Michael Jordan. The mere mention of the name conjures up visions of basketball played at its absolute best. But as a child, Michael almost gave up on his hoop dreams, all because he feared he'd never grow tall enough to play the game that would one day make him famous. That's when his mother and father stepped in and shared the invaluable lesson of what really goes into the making of a champion - patience, determination, and hard work.

Ruby's Wish by Shirin Yim

Ruby is unlike most little girls in old China. Instead of aspiring to get married, Ruby is determined to attend university when she grows up, just like the boys in her family. Based upon the inspirational story of the author's grandmother and accompanied by richly detailed illustrations, Ruby's Wish is an engaging portrait of a young girl who's full of ambition and the family who rewards her hard work and courage.

Rosie Revere, Engineer by Andrea Beaty

Rosie Revere dreamed of becoming a great engineer. Where some people see rubbish, Rosie sees inspiration. Alone in her room at night, shy Rosie constructs great inventions from odds and ends. Hot dog dispensers, helium pants, python-repelling cheese hats: Rosie's gizmos would astound-if she ever let anyone see them. Afraid of failure, she hides them away under her bed. Until a fateful visit from her great-great-aunt Rose (AKA Rosie the Riveter!), who shows her that the first flop isn't something to fear-it's something to celebrate. And you can only truly fail, if you quit.

Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall

Jabari is definitely ready to jump off the diving board. He's finished his swimming lessons and passed his swim test, and he's a great jumper, so he's not scared at all. "Looks easy," says Jabari, watching the other kids take their turns. But when his dad squeezes his hand, Jabari squeezes back. He needs to figure out what kind of special jump to do anyway, and he should probably do some stretches before climbing up onto the diving board. Can Jabari stop stalling and finally conquer his fear?

Brave Irene by William Steig

Brave Irene is Irene Bobbin, the dressmaker's daughter. Her mother, Mrs. Bobbin, isn't feeling so well and can't possibly deliver the beautiful ball gown she's made for the duchess to wear that very evening. So plucky Irene volunteers to get the gown to the palace on time, in spite of the fierce snowstorm that's brewing- quite an errand for a little girl. But where there's a will, there's a way, as Irene proves in the danger-fraught adventure that follows. She must defy the wiles of the wicked wind, her most formidable opponent, and overcome many obstacles before she completes her mission. Surely, this winning heroine will inspire every child to cheer her on.

Hana Hashimoto, Sixth Violin by Chieri Uegaka

When Hana announces that she'll be playing violin in the school talent show, her brothers laugh so hard they nearly fall out of a tree. But Hana doesn't let that stop her - she practices and practices, inspired by memories of the time she spent in Japan with her ojiichan, a professional violinist. But when the day of the performance arrives, will she be able to overcome a sudden case of nerves?

Emmanuel's Dream by Laurie Ann Thompson

Born in Ghana, West Africa, with one deformed leg, he was dismissed by most people-but not by his mother, who taught him to reach for his dreams. As a boy, Emmanuel hopped to school more than two miles each way, learned to play soccer, left home at age thirteen to provide for his family, and, eventually, became a cyclist. He rode an astonishing four hundred miles across Ghana in 2001, spreading his powerful message: disability is not inability. Today, Emmanuel continues to work on behalf of the disabled.

The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds

Her teacher smiled. "Just make a mark and see where it takes you." Art class is over, but Vashti is sitting glued to her chair in front of a blank piece of paper. The words of her teacher are a gentle invitation to express herself. But Vashti can't draw - she's no artist. To prove her point, Vashti jabs at a blank sheet of paper to make an unremarkable and angry mark. "There!" she says. That one little dot marks the beginning of Vashti's journey of surprise and self-discovery. That special moment is the core of Peter H. Reynolds's delicate fable about the creative spirit in all of us.

Ish by Peter H. Reynolds

Ramon loved to draw. Anytime. Anything. Anywhere. Drawing is what Ramon does. It's what makes him happy. But in one split second, all that changes. A single reckless remark by Ramon's older brother, Leon, turns Ramon's carefree sketches into joyless struggles. Luckily for Ramon, though, his little sister, Marisol, sees the world differently. She opens his eyes to something a lot more valuable than getting things just "right."

Beautiful Oops by Barney Saltzberg

It's OK to make a mistake. In fact, hooray for mistakes! A mistake is an adventure in creativity, a portal of discovery. A spill doesn't ruin a drawing-not when it becomes the shape of a goofy animal. And an accidental tear in your paper? Don't be upset about it when you can turn it into the roaring mouth of an alligator.

A Whistle for Willie by Ezra Jack Keats

If Peter could only learn to whistle, then his dog, Willie would hear him and come running. But nothing Peter does seems to help. He tries spinning around and around but it only makes him dizzy. He draws a long line with colored chalk; he walks along a crack in the sidewalk. He even wears his father's hat and tries running away from his own shadow! It's not until Peter least expects it that his wish comes true, and he blows a whistle that brings Willie running.

How to Catch a Star by Oliver Jeffers

Once there was a boy, and that boy loved stars very much. So much so that he decided to catch one of his very own. But how? Waiting for them to grow tired from being up in the sky all night doesn't work. Climbing to the top of the tallest tree? No, not tall enough. The boy has a rocket ship . . . but it is made of paper and doesn't fly well at all. Finally, just when the boy is ready to give up, he learns that sometimes things aren't where, or what, we expect them to be.

The OK Book by Amy Krouse Rosenthal

In this clever and visual play on words, OK is turned sideways, upside down, and right side up to show that being OK can really be quite great. Whether OK personifies an OK skipper, an OK climber, an OK lightning bug catcher, or an OK whatever there is to experience, OK is an OK place to be. And being OK just may lead to the discovery of what makes one great.

I have created a few bookmarks for your students to use while reading these growth mindset books. If you are an email subscriber, you will find these bookmarks in the Free Resource Library. If you haven't joined my email list yet, you can sign up here.

You can find all of these books on my Amazon page.

What are some of your favorite books for teaching students about a growth mindset? I'd love to check them out!

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With everything that is happening in the world right now, many kids and adults find themselves feeling anxious and worrying more than usual. One way to help your kids work through these feelings is with books. Here are some great books for kids who worry or have anxiety.

You can click on any of the covers below to learn more about each book or find all of these Books for Kids Who Worry or Have Anxiety on my Amazon page.

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BOOKS FOR KIDS WHO WORRY OR HAVE ANXIETY

A Little Spot of Anxiety

by Diane Alber

Anxiety comes from feelings of being worried, scared, or anxious. When these feelings are in small amounts that's okay because they are there to help protect us, but when they get TOO BIG, they become overwhelming and need to be managed. When a child experiences anxiety it can prevent them from doing what he/she wants and and/or needs to do, which can make anxiety a disability. This story addresses how anxiety can affect all ages and how it can show up in all different situations. The Gray SPOT in the story creates a visual representation of Anxiety so that a child can see when it's gets too big, and how to shrink it back to a Green PEACEFUL SPOT.

Ruby Finds a Worry

by Tom Percival

Meet Ruby-a happy, curious, imaginative girl. But one day, she finds something unexpected: a Worry. It's not such a big Worry, at first. But every day, it grows a little bigger . . . And a little bigger . . . Until eventually, the Worry is ENORMOUS and is all she can think about. But when Ruby befriends a young boy, she discovers that everyone has worries, and not only that, there's a great way to get rid of them too . . .

Wemberly Worried

by Kevin Henkes

Wemberly worried about spilling her juice, about shrinking in the bathtub, even about snakes in the radiator. She worried morning, noon, and night. "Worry, worry, worry," her family said. "Too much worry." And Wemberly worried about one thing most of all: her first day of school. But when she meets a fellow worrywart in her class, Wemberly realizes that school is too much fun to waste time worrying!

Wilma Jean the Worry Machine

by Julia Cook

Wilma Jean worries about everything - she worries about missing the bus, doing a math problem wrong, having friends to play with, and getting carrots in her school lunch! Wilma Jean's teacher helps her figure out what worries she can control and those that she can't and what to do about both types of worries.

Don't Feed the WorryBug

by Andi Green

Say hello to Wince, one of the biggest worriers you will every meet. From cookies to homework to the weather, Wince worries about everything. And when Wince starts to worry, his WorryBug appears. At first the WorryBug is small and non-threatening, but the more Wince Worries the more his WorryBug grows. Don't Feed The WorryBug is great story to start the conversation on worry and anxiety. We all worry, it happens, but the key is to not let those worries (aka the WorryBug) grow to the point that it ruins your day.

Anxious Ninja

by Mary Nhin

Life is hard! And it's even harder for children who are just trying to figure things out. Anxious Ninja experiences difficult emotions that paralyzes him until his friend gives him tips on how to handle his anxiety.

Help Your Dragon Deal with Anxiety

by Steve Herman

Having a pet dragon is very fun! He can sit, roll over, and play...He can candle a birthday cake, lit a campfire, or so many other cool things...But what if your dragon is constantly worrying about so many things? What if he's worried about his math test even though he has studied very hard? Or so nervous about his upcoming book report in front of the class? What if he gets so anxious when he has to go get a shot from the doctor office? So anxious that he has a meltdown? What if your dragon is always asking about "What If"? What should you do? You teach him how to deal with his anxiety! How? Get this book and learn how!

by Levi Pinfold

When a huge black dog appears outside the Hope family home, each member of the household sees it and hides. Only Small, the youngest Hope, has the courage to face the black dog, who might not be as frightening as everyone else thinks.

The Worry Box

by Suzanne Chiew

Murray Bear is supposed to go to the waterfall with his sister, Molly, to meet a friend, but Murray is worried. "What if it's too LOUD?" he cries "Or what if I get swept away!" So Molly tells him about her special worry box. "When I'm worried about something," she says, "I write it down, then put it inside." She offers to help make one for Murray, and he takes it on their journey-but will it really help?

When Worry Takes Hold

by Liz Haske

One night just before the lights went out, Worry snuck into Maya's mind. Worry grew bigger and bigger until there was no space left for anything else. Just darkness and fear. Join Maya as she finds Courage, through the form of a calming breath, and learns how to break free from Worry's hold.

Me and My Fear

by Francesca Sanna

When a young immigrant girl has to travel to a new country and start at a new school, she is accompanied by her Fear who tells her to be alone and afraid, growing bigger and bigger every day with questions like "how can you hope to make new friends if you don't understand their language?" But this little girl is stronger than her Fear.

Pilar's Worries

by Victoria M. Sanchez

Pilar loves to dance. She pliés while brushing her teeth.She leaps when hurrying to ballet class. But when tryouts for her favorite ballet are held, Pilar is anxious. Auditioning makes her whole body feel scared. But by using some of the coping techniques she's learned and focusing on her love for ballet, she is able to persevere.

The Worrywarts

by Pamela Duncan Edwards

Wombat asks Weasel and Woodchuck if they want to wander the world with her, but they are overwhelmed with worries. What if they walk into a swarm of waiting wasps? Or what if the weather worsens? What if they're walloped by warthogs? What then...?

The Huge Bag of Worries

by Virginia Ironside

Wherever Jenny goes, her worries follow her - in a big blue bag. They are with her all the time - at school, at home, when she is watching TV and even in the bathroom! Jenny decides they have to go, but who will help her get rid of them?

Worry Says What?

by Allison Edwards

"Worry's songs tie my tummy up in knots,
and the things he says make my heart beat very fast.
Sometimes he speaks in a whisper, and other times
his voice gets so loud I can't hear anything else."

This book helps children (and adults) flip their thinking when anxious thoughts begin and turn them into powerful reminders of all they are capable of accomplishing.

Do you have a favorite book for kids who worry or have anxiety? I'd love to check it out!

You can find more of my favorite books to share with kids here.

Stay Safe and Enjoy Some Reading Time!

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StoryMakers, Read Aloud Videos, Kid Activities, Book Trailers, KidLit TV Shows

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KidLit TV - Explore the world of children’s literature.

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Welcome to the award-winning KidLit TV! Go on an adventure in a world of stories with us! We’re a trusted resource for parents, teachers, and librarians. KidLit TV is a winner of the Parents’ Choice Gold Award and one of the American Library Association’s Great Websites For Kids. KLTV is available in over 700,000 schools worldwide via our website and video distribution partners. Meet our diverse group of parents, educators, librarians, kid lit creators, and award-winning filmmakers working together to create fun new ways to reinforce an appreciation of reading that children will carry with them for the rest of their lives.

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Join me for a fun adventure in reading! Let's see who can get a BINGO first!