List of fun things to do with your child before they enter kindergarten.

Diverse books are by or about people, places and experiences different from your own. Diverse books can include, but are not limited to, books with characters who are of a different race, ethnicity, or culture, belong to a different religion, live in a far-away place, have a physical or mental disability, are LGBTQ+, or live in a very different way than the reader.

Tell me the title of the book, the author's name, and what makes the book diverse for each activity.

Reading different genres can help students in 5th and 6th grade develop their reading skills and critical thinking abilities, and broaden their understanding of the world:

Discover interests: Exposure to different genres can help students find their favorites and develop lifelong reading habits.

Improve critical thinking: Each genre has unique plot structures, character dynamics, and narrative techniques. By reading across genres, students can learn to analyze and evaluate these elements, which can help them interpret and understand complex texts.

Expand reading skills: Reading different genres can help students learn different writing styles & points of view, and foster creativity.

Broaden understanding: Reading a variety of genres can help students connect with different kinds of texts and people, and broaden their understanding of the world.

Tell me the title of the book, the author's name, and which genre it is for each activity.