Here are reading resources and materials for families with children who are 3-5 years of age. During this time, children are really beginning to develop their own identities, and test the boundaries of how far they can go. They need to get in touch with their emotions, and learn how to control their impulses. Here are some books and resources to help!
Weekly Themes #15 Harvest Time for 3-5 Year olds
There are many kinds of fruits and vegetables that are only ready to eat at a certain time of year. We like to call it Harvest Time, when everything is at the peak of freshness, ready to be eaten or stored away for a long winter ahead. Apples, pumpkins, pecan ...
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Weekly Themes #14 Underwater Words for 3-5 year olds
I have never been under the water before….but I would sure like to go sometime! I’d love to see fishes and octopuses and coral reefs up close. Maybe I could go in a submarine someday! What would you like to see under the water? Watch this video, download books to ...
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Weekly Themes #13 Be a Book Hero 3-5 year olds
Have you ever heard somebody call someone else “My Hero?” There are all kinds of heroes. Some heroes are super, and some are the everyday kind. Most importantly, it’s someone who does something nice and good for other people. What do you think makes someone a hero? Watch this video, ...
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Weekly Themes #12 Reading in the Great Outdoors for 3-5 year olds
I love to go to the park because it’s a great place to read a book! It’s nice to sit in the shade, or by the water, where it’s a little cool. I like being outside, and it’s a great place to read a book together! Where’s your favorite place ...
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Weekly Themes #11 Halloween/Dia de los Muertos for 3-5 year olds
There is something special about the last day of the month of October. Maybe it’s because the seasons are changing. The leaves are falling off the trees, and everything seems spooky and creepy. But I love this time of year because it makes me think of people I've loved in ...
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Weekly Themes #10 Colors for 3-5 years old
This week we learn all about colors! Colors make the world a more beautiful place. You’ve probably heard of red, yellow, and blue already, but did you know that there are millions of different colors? I like to call myself “aquamarine” or sometimes “chartreuse.” There are so many colors, we ...
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Weekly Themes #9 Names to Remember for 3-5 years old
There are many important people who have come before us. They are people to remember because they have done good things that have helped other people. They are people we can learn from. Are there any names of famous people that you’ve heard that you’d like to know more about? ...
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Weekly Themes #8: Barnyard Buddies for 3-5 years old
Today we’re talking about farms and barnyards! Have you ever been to a farm? Farms are a wonderful place filled with lots of different animals and crops we grow for food. Let’s read some books together about what goes on at farms! Read together at home Here are some books ...
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Weekly Themes #7: Numbers for 3-5 year olds
Numbers This week's theme is all about numbers…numbers are all around us! Read at Home Together Read these free, sharable books from our friends at Storyweaver about families! You can download and save them and keep them forever, to read again and again. Things to Do Together Number hunt - ...
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Weekly Themes #6: Reading Laboratory for 3-5 years old
This week’s theme is all about science. Explore our reading laboratory! So much of our world is studied and discovered through science. Scientists help us know what the weather is going to look like, how to develop new technology and medicine, and all sorts of other things. What questions about ...
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Weekly Themes #5: Listen to The Ocean for 3-5 years olds
Listen to The Ocean Have you ever seen the ocean? What does it sound like? If you haven’t, what do you think it would sound like? Do you know what animals live in the ocean? What about plants? Bibi, the BookSpring butterfly loves the ocean! Read at Home Together ...
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Weekly Themes #4: Love My Family for 3-5 years old
Love My Family Spending so much time together might have given you a chance to learn something new about someone in your family. Or maybe you are missing family that you haven’t been able to see for a while? Maybe they would love to have you read to them, or ...
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Weekly Themes #3: Pages of Pets for 3-5 years old
Pages of Pets! BookSpringers know that pets can be an important part of the family. We all love our cats, dogs, fish, birds, and more. They can be real, borrowed, or even pretend. This week is a time to learn more about the different animals we can have as pets ...
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Weekly Themes #2: Sun, Rain, and Reading for 3-5 years old
Sun, Rain, and Reading August brings us plenty of sun..if it’s too hot outside, why not find a cool place to sit and read a book together? What do animals do in the summer to keep cool? Why is the sunshine important - how does it help us? Animals? Plants? ...
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Weekly Themes #1: Getting To Know Me for 3-5 years old
Getting to Know Me! BookSpring recommends families help young children think about who they are! Ask: Who are you? What do you like? Where do you come from? Who is in your family? Most importantly, what makes you special? There is no one in this world exactly like you. Books ...
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Summer Reading for Kids Age 4-5
Summer is the perfect time for kids to immerse themselves in reading. U.S. Bank employees are teaming up with us to promote summer reading! Employees shared some of their top children’s book recommendations for kids age 4-5. The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle Reviews by Halle Morrell The life ...
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Summer Must Read Picture Books
Here are some summer reading recommendations for elementary age kids. These picture books will captivate and entertain the family while you remain home. We recommend families make time to read together twice a day! Click here to access steps for building a reader-friendly home. The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary ...
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Books for kids age 4-5
Are you looking for some great books to read at home with your kids? We recommend these titles for the pre-kinder and kinder bound kids in your life. Review by Barbara Campos Inside Out Box of Mixed Emotions by Brittany Candau Learn about five different emotions (Joy, Sadness, Fear, Anger ...
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Dr.Seuss books build bonds and imaginations
Venus shares the power of reading with her reviews of some of her favorite Dr. Seuss books! Reading these Dr. Seuss classics is a wonderful way to bond with young ones at home and stimulate their imaginations. Read one of these stories and afterward work on a craft project as ...
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Picture Books for Ages 4-8
BookSpring volunteer reviewer Barbara Campos is back with another round of reviews! From books that emphasize the value of kindness to a love for animals, these works are sure to elevate the quality of your child’s home library. Read on for Barbara’s take! Moo, Baa, La La La! By Sandra ...
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Barbara’s Picture Book Recommendations
Reading is a great activity to relax and calm anxious nerves. We recommend families read together twice a day to reduce stress. Barbara Campos is a BookSpring volunteer with a passion for books and reading. She recently compiled a list of children's books, for the kid in your life spending ...
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