
Spotlight on Trina Schart Hyman
If you mention the name ‘Trina Schart Hyman’ to anyone who read or worked on CRICKET Magazine in the 1970’s (and even many who didn’t), their eyes are sure to
If you mention the name ‘Trina Schart Hyman’ to anyone who read or worked on CRICKET Magazine in the 1970’s (and even many who didn’t), their eyes are sure to
The world is a magical place for children under age 5. There’s so much to discover and imagine every day. The youngest kids have voracious minds, soaking up new information
Even kids who don’t know how to make oatmeal know how to mix up a batch of slime. It’s a sensation with elementary schoolers and tweens, it’s found in most
Experts say that “STEM is the future.” Estimates show that around 80% of jobs in the future will require some skills in science, technology, engineering, and math. That might sound
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“That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind!” Americans thrilled at the crackly sound of Neil Armstrong’s voice over their TV sets as he became the
If you’re the parent of a tween, then you know that it’s not the easiest time in a child’s life. Between the ages of 9 and 13, kids go through
Wildfires are dangerous to nature, right? Every year, the news is filled with reports about raging wildfires damaging forests and forcing people to evacuate. More than 8,000 wildfires tore through
There’s something about great illustrations that stick with you for the rest of your life. Maybe you’ve seen a poster for a movie based on a favorite book and thought,
Mentoring is big. In fact, it’s proven to help set kids on the pathway to academic success—and gives mentors a sense of fulfillment in their work. Sounds like a win-win