Kindergarten

[close] Share, rate and recommend books you read in class with other Kindergarten classes.

[close] Created by the guides at SMS, this book group features books available to lend from our library (entryway bookcase), books we have read for our book club, and books that seem up the Montessori alley.

[close] This group was created with the intention of connecting with other primary/ preschool teachers ❤️ Or, parents who enjoy reading to their children. Reading to my students is so important to me, not only for building foundational skills, but also to simply create a lifelong love for reading. Please share some classroom favorites!

[close] A warm, friendly corner of Goodreads for parents, teachers, and caregivers raising little ones (ages 3–7) through big feelings and the first steps of reading. This is the home of Sprout — a small green dino who learns to name his feelings, calm his body, and grow a kind, confident heart — and the wider world of gentle, social-emotional picture books and early readers built around him. Here you can: - Talk about helping young children understand emotions like worry, anger, sadness, jealousy, and pride - Share what's working (and what's hard) in your read-alouds and feelings conversations at home or in the classroom - Get first looks at new Sprout books, plus free printables, coloring pages, and calm-down cards - Swap recommendations for other wonderful picture books about feelings, kindness, and early reading A note on who's here: I'm Matthew Hampton, the author and illustrator behind the Sprout books. I started this group to build a kind little community around big feelings and early reading — so please jump in, ask questions, and share your own favorites. New voices always welcome. Be kind, keep it about little ones and their books, and let's help some growing hearts grow.