Close-Up with Ada Lovelace: The First Computer Programmer
Ada Lovelace was born in London in 1815, the only child of the poet Lord Byron, and was raised on an unusual education that combined languages, music, and needlework with…
A Teacher’s Guide to American Sign Language: Language, Art & Identity
This ASL teacher’s guide helps K–5 educators teach American Sign Language as a complete language, rooted in Deaf culture, poetry, and performance. Inside you’ll find grade-differentiated lessons for K–1, 2–3,…
Close-Up with Dolly Parton and the Imagination Library
Dolly Parton wrote her first song at six, about a doll her mother made from a corn cob. Decades later, remembering that her father never learned to read, she founded…
READ Aloud: Celebrate the Queen of Polka Dots on International Dot Day!
The Dot Meets Yayoi Kusama life of Yayoi Kusama, the artist who spent seven decades proving what happens after a child signs that first small mark. It’s a book review…
Close-up with Betty Reid Soskin | Ranger, Songwriter & Keeper of History
This close-up guide introduces K–5 students to Betty Reid Soskin — songwriter, gospel music entrepreneur, civil rights advocate, and the oldest active National Park Service ranger in United States history.…
Close-up with Pura Belpré: How one Brave Librarian Transformed Puerto Rican Culture in America
How one Puerto Rican librarian transformed the New York Public Library and children’s literature forever Pura Belpré arrived in New York City in 1921 intending to stay for a wedding.…
Close-up with Naomi Osaka: Tennis Champion, Activist, and a Story of Two Cultures
This K–5 educator guide explores the life and legacy of Naomi Osaka — professional tennis champion, social justice activist, and a proud representative of both Japanese and Haitian heritage. Aligned…
Learn About the Thai New Year Songkran: Educator’s Guide
Songkran — Thailand’s traditional New Year festival, inscribed by UNESCO in 2023 — offers K–5 educators a culturally rich entry point into Thai culture, Theravada Buddhism, and Southeast Asian traditions…
Color the Magic: A Unicorn Coloring Pack
Celebrate National Unicorn Day with whimsical coloring pages designed to spark imagination, creativity, and a little bit of wonder. Each page comes with a fun fact about unicorn history and…
Top 5 Crafts to Celebrate National Craft Month
Top 5 This Month™ Crafts for National Craft Month! 🌸 National Craft Month · March 2026 🌸 Top 5 This Month™ Crafts 🎨 Five hands-on crafts from This Month™ that…
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“One” by Kathryn Otoshi: A Read-Aloud for Bullying Prevention Month
