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Books that support young people's social, emotional, & educational needs.

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The Latino Voices in Children's Literature Writing Contest is now open! Submit your entry here! hubs.ly/Q04t3WPD0

Latino Voices in Children’s Literature: Writing Contest

Learn about the Latino Voices in Children's Literature Writing Contest submission criteria, contest guidelines, and prizes.

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Halloween is a great opportunity to review Halloween safety tips for kids and practice simple safety habits together. Here are some tips: hubs.ly/Q04Bp6g80

Safe Trick-or-Treating: Halloween Safety Tips for Kids and Families

Prepare for a safe and enjoyable Halloween with essential tips for costumes, trick-or-treating rules, and candy safety for kids and families.

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Promote kindness, respect, and understanding in the classroom through #BullyingPreventionMonth and all year round with these free resources: hubs.ly/Q04wM6Bf0
Bullying Prevention Month toolkit graphic shows thumbnails from three of the resources: 14 warning signs of bullying download, 10 bullying scenarios blog, and an Upstander Lesson

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Mom's Choice Awards
@MomsChoiceAwardOct 21
This week’s roundup of Mom’s Choice Award winners features online resources, children’s books, kids’ toys, and more! @FreeSpiritBooks @elaineserling @glocusent @tcmpub & more! See all the winners: buff.ly/PipZnrN
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Effective ADHD classroom interventions give teachers practical ways to support student success. Here are classroom modifications & interventions to help ADHDers stay engaged, participate more successfully & build skills they can use beyond the classroom: hubs.ly/Q04tRrKP0

Modifications for Students with ADHD: Classroom Interventions That Help

Learn modifications for students with ADHD, including seating, directions, organization supports, movement breaks, and behavior strategies that help students succeed.

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Originally published in 2006 and now in its third edition, The Survival Guide for Kids with ADHD is a go-to resource for ADHDers and their adults. #ADHDAwarenessMonth
A graphic displaying the book cover of The Survival Guide for Kids with ADHD and a review from School Library Journal: ""A practical and encouraging guide designed to help children better understand attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and the challenges that come with it. Recommended for libraries, kids with ADHD, parents, teachers, and counselors seeking guidance."

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Help kids be upstanders in a bullying situation. In this post, you'll find five ways to teach kids to be upstanders hubs.ly/Q04t43-Q0

5 Creative Ways to Teach Kids to Be Upstanders

Use 5 strategies and a lesson to teach kids ways to be an upstander and prevent bullying.

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Conflict is a normal part of growing up, and learning how to manage it is essential. Here's how you can help students resolve disagreements respectfully and productively: hubs.ly/Q04t3n3b0

Helping Students Resolve Disagreements with Friends: Teaching Kids to Disagree Respectfully and...

Help students handle conflicts with friends by teaching respectful and productive disagreement skills for better emotional and academic outcomes.

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#BullyingPreventionMonth books for educators! 📚Create a Culture of Kindness in Middle School 📚Create a Culture of Kindness in Elementary School 📚End Peer Cruelty, Build Empathy Shop these titles (and more!) on Amazon: hubs.ly/Q04wLMLc0 Bookshop: hubs.ly/Q04wLMLM0
A book collection graphic featuring three bullying prevention books for educators: Create a Culture of Kindness in Middle School; Create a Culture of Kindness in Elementary School; End Peer Cruelty, Build Empathy

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Role-play with these 10 real-life scenarios to help kids practice positive responses to bullying situations. hubs.ly/Q04t488W0

10 Bullying Scenarios to Get Kids Talking

Equip kids and adults to prevent bullying with 10 bullying scenarios and a Warning Signs of Bullying Resource.

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The Latino Voices in Children's Literature Writing Contest closes tomorrow! Submit your entry here! hubs.ly/Q04t412h0

Latino Voices in Children’s Literature: Writing Contest

Learn about the Latino Voices in Children's Literature Writing Contest submission criteria, contest guidelines, and prizes.

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Embracing Your ADHD Brain is "A cheerful and cerebral take on teen ADHD full of definitions, encouraging advice, and writing exercises."—School Library Journal Learn more: hubs.ly/Q04tRpLj0
A review graphic for Embracing Your ADHD Brain from School Library Journal: "A cheerful and cerebral take on teen ADHD full of definitions, encouraging advice, and writing exercises."

ALT A review graphic for Embracing Your ADHD Brain from School Library Journal: "A cheerful and cerebral take on teen ADHD full of definitions, encouraging advice, and writing exercises."

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Jessica Whipple@Jessicawhippl17Oct 11
#OCDawarenessWeek starts tomorrow. I THINK I THINK A LOT is about a girl who considers the way her mind gets stuck on worries, but ultimately finds "there's a good part." Pick up the book anywhere books are sold, or your local library. @FreeSpiritBooks @joseebis #OCD
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Our spotlight on #BullyingPreventionMonth related titles continues with books for older kids and teens! Shop these titles (and more!) on Amazon: hubs.ly/Q04wLD-70 Bookshop: hubs.ly/Q04wLDYH0
A collection of bullying prevention books for older kids & teens featuring books covers of: Stick Up for Yourself, Speak Up and Get Along, I'm Here, How to Take the Grrrr Out of Anger, Cliques Phonies and Other Baloney, Stand Up to Bullying, and Bullying Is a Pain in the Brain

ALT A collection of bullying prevention books for older kids & teens featuring books covers of: Stick Up for Yourself, Speak Up and Get Along, I'm Here, How to Take the Grrrr Out of Anger, Cliques Phonies and Other Baloney, Stand Up to Bullying, and Bullying Is a Pain in the Brain

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Congrats to the winners of the Asian Voices in Children’s Literature Writing Contest, cosponsored with Sambasivan & Parikh! 1st: Deepa's Gajra, @authormaitreyee 2nd: Zain's Spicy Situation, @NazAlibhai 3rd: Mariko's Bonsai Treasure, Sara Yamasaki More: hubs.ly/Q04zvGzP0
Announcement of the winners of the Asian Voices in Children’s Literature Writing Contest, cosponsored by Free Spirit Publishing and Sambasivan & Parikh. Above each winner is a headshot of the author. The 1st place winner is Deepa's Gajra by Maitreyee Pandit. The 2nd place winner is Zain's Spicy Situation by Naz Alibhai. The 3rd place winner is Mariko's Bonsai Treasure by Sara Yamasaki.

ALT Announcement of the winners of the Asian Voices in Children’s Literature Writing Contest, cosponsored by Free Spirit Publishing and Sambasivan & Parikh. Above each winner is a headshot of the author. The 1st place winner is Deepa's Gajra by Maitreyee Pandit. The 2nd place winner is Zain's Spicy Situation by Naz Alibhai. The 3rd place winner is Mariko's Bonsai Treasure by Sara Yamasaki.

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Quickly identify and respond to bullying with this easy-to-use, kid-friendly flow chart. This resource helps distinguish bullying from teasing or conflict and offers advice on what to do next. Download now: hubs.ly/Q04t3fll0

Is It Bullying? Chart | 5–12 | Download | Free Spirit

Empower kids and support parents with the Is It Bullying? Chart, a guide to identify bullying and respond effectively. Essential strategies and resources.

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Books for ADHD Awareness Month! 📚Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools 📚Embracing Your ADHD Brain 📚The Survival Guide for Kids with ADHD 📚Curious Mind and Dancing Feet 📚Sonia and the Super-Duper Disaster Find these books (and more!) here: hubs.ly/Q04tRL9B0
A book collection image for ADHD Awareness Month (October) featuring covers of Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools, Embracing Your ADHD Brain, The Survival Guide for Kids with ADHD, Curious Mind and Dancing Feet, and Sonia and the Super-Duper Disaster

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The Latino Voices in Children's Literature Writing Contest closes next week! Submit your entry here! hubs.ly/Q04t3TNN0

Latino Voices in Children’s Literature: Writing Contest

Learn about the Latino Voices in Children's Literature Writing Contest submission criteria, contest guidelines, and prizes.

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New resource! For Bullying Prevention Month, this free discussion guide helps educators use picture books to open conversations about bullying, build empathy, encourage upstander behavior, and strengthen positive classroom relationships. hubs.ly/Q04xf5R00

Bullying Prevention Book Discussion Guide | Grades K–6 | Download | Free Spirit

The Bullying Prevention Book Discussion Guide explores how wordless picture books and other children’s books can help K–6 students explore bullying, empathy, and inclusion.

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We're kicking off #BullyingPreventionMonth by shining a spotlight on your favorite #BullyingPrevention books for kids: Shop these titles on Amazon: hubs.ly/Q04wJDzr0 Bookshop: hubs.ly/Q04wJDzs0
A collection of eight bullying prevention books for kids featuring their covers in two rows. In the top row from left to right: Weird!, Tough!, Dare!, Laney Dances in the Rain. Bottom row: You Made Fun of My Sandwich, Zach Stands Up. Turn Away from Teasing, and Ease the Tease.

ALT A collection of eight bullying prevention books for kids featuring their covers in two rows. In the top row from left to right: Weird!, Tough!, Dare!, Laney Dances in the Rain. Bottom row: You Made Fun of My Sandwich, Zach Stands Up. Turn Away from Teasing, and Ease the Tease.

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October is Bullying Prevention Month! We've put together a collection of free resources designed to help educators create safe, supportive learning environments where students feel free to learn and grow. Includes blogs, lessons, and a webinar: hubs.ly/Q04wM27X0
Bullying Prevention Month toolkit graphic shows thumbnails from three of the resources: 14 warning signs of bullying download, 10 bullying scenarios blog, and an Upstander Lesson

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