Kindergarten

[close] This global discussion group has been designed to encourage debates about important and underreported issues of our era. All you need is an enquiring mind and a desire to gain or share “underground knowledge”. This is also a place to discuss the controversial topics explored in The Underground Knowledge Series (non-fiction books) by James Morcan & Lance Morcan as well as the Underground Knowledge podcast show.

[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.

[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] 1 in [8 to 15] kids have a learning difference, like dyslexia, ADHD, dysgraphia (handwriting), dyscalculia (math), auditory processing disorder, or sensory processing disorder. Other children have challenges with slow processing, executive function, social skills, or working memory. It's easy for these kids to fall through the cracks, but there are books to help! This group is for parents of children who have problems learning in school, even if it seems like "nothing." The author of Fine Until Kindergarten: A Parent's First Guide to Learning Differences shares some of her source books and looks for input from other parents.