back to school Archives - Silver Dolphin Books https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/tag/back-to-school/ Innovative children's books designed to enlighten and entertain. Mon, 24 Jul 2023 19:03:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 10 Books for Back-To-School Season https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2023/07/10-books-for-back-to-school-season/ Thu, 06 Jul 2023 20:21:22 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=17497 Whether you have a toddler at home or a child in grade school, these books will get young students excited about the new school year.

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]]> Summer Learning Tools That Are Anything But Boring https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2022/08/summer-learning-tools-that-are-anything-but-boring/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2022/08/summer-learning-tools-that-are-anything-but-boring/#respond Tue, 02 Aug 2022 17:06:19 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=17078 By: Christa Protano School may be out for summer, but that doesn’t mean that the learning needs come to a full stop. With the Ready to Learn series, children can keep up with their studies and—we promise—it won’t seem like a chore. These learning tools are jam-packed with activities that reinforce specific grade-level foundational skills […]

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2022/08/summer-learning-tools-that-are-anything-but-boring/feed/ 0 5 Books to Read Before Going Back to School https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2022/07/5-books-to-read-before-going-back-to-school/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2022/07/5-books-to-read-before-going-back-to-school/#respond Fri, 29 Jul 2022 22:23:22 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=17048 By: Christa Protano Did you hear? The stores are currently stocked with pencils, notebooks, and crayons even though it feels like the school year just ended (well, here in the Northeast, it really did just a few weeks ago). Needless to say, even though we don’t go back to the classroom until after Labor Day, […]

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2022/07/5-books-to-read-before-going-back-to-school/feed/ 0 Extra Credit: Fun Books to Dive Into After School https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2022/03/extra-credit-fun-books-to-dive-into-after-school/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2022/03/extra-credit-fun-books-to-dive-into-after-school/#respond Tue, 01 Mar 2022 18:06:26 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=16924 By: Christa Protano When I first became a mom, I remember watching my 9-year-old nephew totally absorbed in a chapter book. At the time, we were sitting on the beach. I was so fascinated by this moment - the ocean was right in front of him, but he preferred the world on the page. That’s […]

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2022/03/extra-credit-fun-books-to-dive-into-after-school/feed/ 0 4 Books to Read Before the First Day of School https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/07/4-books-to-read-before-the-first-day-of-school/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/07/4-books-to-read-before-the-first-day-of-school/#respond Thu, 29 Jul 2021 16:01:38 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=16683 Parents: It’s the most wonderful time of the year! We are not talking about the holidays — it’s back-to-school season, of course. While summer is in full swing and the idea of shopping for backpacks and notebooks might make you cringe, most of us moms and dads can agree that we are very excited for […]

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/07/4-books-to-read-before-the-first-day-of-school/feed/ 0 Going the Distance https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/03/going-the-distance/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/03/going-the-distance/#respond Tue, 02 Mar 2021 13:22:14 +0000 https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=16482&preview=true&preview_id=16482 By Christa Protano Truer words have never been spoken, as many parents find themselves juggling remote learning and working from home once again. Whether you are monitoring your preschooler’s virtual learning or fully leaning in to homeschooling, we can all agree that setting our children up for success is a common goal. Read on for […]

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2021/03/going-the-distance/feed/ 0 3-2-1 Blast Off https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2020/10/3-2-1-blast-off/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2020/10/3-2-1-blast-off/#respond Tue, 13 Oct 2020 18:05:31 +0000 https://silverdolphin.wpengine.com/?p=16237 By Christa Protano At 3:22 PM Eastern on May 30th, 2020, SpaceX and NASA launched the Crew Dragon, the first private human vehicle to head for orbit ever. Did you and your child happen to catch the launch? The first successful space mission in almost a decade definitely captured my own 7-year-old’s curiosity and now […]

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2020/10/3-2-1-blast-off/feed/ 0 Level Up with Discovery Readers https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2020/10/level-up-with-discovery-readers/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2020/10/level-up-with-discovery-readers/#respond Wed, 07 Oct 2020 20:33:48 +0000 https://silverdolphin.wpengine.com/?p=16243 By Christa Protano It seems like every summer, school finally ends and just like that we are back-to-school shopping for the following year. While this upcoming school year is presenting its own set of challenges, one thing is certain: children will be learning, whether its in-person or from a virtual classroom. I think most parents, […]

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2020/10/level-up-with-discovery-readers/feed/ 0 Plan a Science Day with Your Kids https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2019/08/plan-a-science-day-with-your-kids/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2019/08/plan-a-science-day-with-your-kids/#respond Mon, 19 Aug 2019 19:05:03 +0000 https://silverdolphin.wpengine.com/?p=14558 School will be starting back up soon, so it’s time to get the kids back into “learning mode.” But it’s also important to enjoy these last bits of summer with some fun projects. As is the Silver Dolphin way, these experiments check both boxes—they’re educational AND fun! Swoon at the Moon Don’t all kids love an […]

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2019/08/plan-a-science-day-with-your-kids/feed/ 0 Back-to-School Books + Interview Downloadable https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2019/07/back-to-school-books-interview-downloadable/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2019/07/back-to-school-books-interview-downloadable/#respond Tue, 23 Jul 2019 19:54:59 +0000 https://silverdolphin.wpengine.com/?p=14311&preview=true&preview_id=14311 Summer is coming to a close and it's almost time for kids to head back to school. This year, start a new tradition and interview your child before their first day of school. Just print out our free worksheet and have them fill out the questionnaire. Then, on the last day of school you can look […]

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2019/07/back-to-school-books-interview-downloadable/feed/ 0 Picture Books to Read This Summer https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2019/05/picture-books-to-read-this-summer/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2019/05/picture-books-to-read-this-summer/#respond Mon, 06 May 2019 22:09:05 +0000 https://silverdolphin.wpengine.com/?p=12918 Summer is around the corner and so is warmer weather and longer days...which of course means more time for reading! Young readers can take a trip through old classics in The Big Book Adventure, while Eppie the Elephant (Who Was Allergic to Peanuts) and Kisses for Kindergarten will get kids excited about heading back to school. Learn more […]

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2019/05/picture-books-to-read-this-summer/feed/ 0 An Interview with Illustrator Tim Warnes https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2018/08/an-interview-with-illustrator-tim-warnes/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2018/08/an-interview-with-illustrator-tim-warnes/#respond Wed, 29 Aug 2018 17:24:44 +0000 http://blog.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=9857 Check out our interview with Tim Warnes, illustrator of The Big Book Adventure! Learn about his artistic process, what inspires him, his advice for aspiring illustrators, and more.

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2018/08/an-interview-with-illustrator-tim-warnes/feed/ 0 6 Fun Ways to Say Farewell to Summer https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2018/08/6-fun-ways-to-say-farewell-to-summer/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2018/08/6-fun-ways-to-say-farewell-to-summer/#respond Wed, 15 Aug 2018 15:12:49 +0000 http://blog.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=9824 Celebrate the end of summer and return to school with these six fun ideas that will leave lasting memories for your family.

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2018/08/6-fun-ways-to-say-farewell-to-summer/feed/ 0 Eppie the Elephant Lunch Box Notes https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2018/08/eppie-the-elephant-lunch-box-notes/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2018/08/eppie-the-elephant-lunch-box-notes/#respond Thu, 09 Aug 2018 22:26:16 +0000 http://blog.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=9773 Surprise your little one at school and print out these sweet lunch box notes featuring adorable art from EPPIE THE ELEPHANT (Who Was Allergic to Peanuts).

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2018/08/eppie-the-elephant-lunch-box-notes/feed/ 0 An Interview with Illustrator Steve Brown https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2018/08/an-interview-with-illustrator-steve-brown/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2018/08/an-interview-with-illustrator-steve-brown/#respond Thu, 02 Aug 2018 17:05:09 +0000 http://blog.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=9525 We're excited to share this insightful interview with Steve Brown, illustrator of Eppie the Elephant. Find out what inspires him, how he develops characters, and his advice for aspiring illustrators.

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]]> https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2018/08/an-interview-with-illustrator-steve-brown/feed/ 0 Kindergarten Ready Checklist! https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2017/06/kindergarten-ready-checklist/ https://www.silverdolphinbooks.com/blog/2017/06/kindergarten-ready-checklist/#respond Tue, 27 Jun 2017 21:18:06 +0000 http://blog.silverdolphinbooks.com/?p=7187 Get ready for the first day of school with Stella and her puppy Buster. Print our Kindergarten Ready Checklist to help reassure your kindergartener-to-be!

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