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Discovering ThemselvesThrough Books
Our elementary school librarian, Mari Pongkhamsing, has the fun of observing children’s budding interests as they expand and develop with...
Susie Kohl
Mar 203 min read
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Honoring the Need to Burrow
“If I’m around people right now, I might bite someone,” a four-year-old explained to her teacher. She wanted to stay in the quiet space...
Susie Kohl
Nov 21, 20242 min read
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Taming the Inner Worrier
Is worry passed from generation to generation? A mother who was concerned about her daughter Lucy's worries confessed that her family...
Susie Kohl
Nov 14, 20242 min read
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Checking Out Our “New” Library
Our library reopened last week after being closed for three months for remodeling. Students missed the library and happily accepted...
Meher School Community
Oct 4, 20241 min read
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Fitting In
Teacher’s New Book Celebrates Each Child’s Unique Contribution Most children feel at least a little nervous as a new school year...
Meher School Community
Sep 19, 20241 min read
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Revamping the Reading Realm: A Blueprint for Enhancing the Library
Check out the series of renderings of our reimagined library provided by our designer, Amy Pasek, who is also a parent of an alumna. This...
Meher School Community
Apr 10, 20241 min read
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Gribblets
The fifth grade recently had a virtual visit with animator and Funko Pop designer Jeff Victor, who answered questions about the business...
Meher School Community
Feb 29, 20241 min read
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Dragons and Self-Love: Students Celebrate “Mock Caldecott” Winners and Diverse Voices in Children’s Literature
Every year the American Library Association awards one Caldecott Medal to the picture book with the best illustrations and several...
Meher School Community
Feb 7, 20242 min read
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Growth Mindset: Book List
“Growth mindset” is the belief that your basic skills and strengths are things you can cultivate. It has been linked to greater...
Meher School Community
Aug 29, 20231 min read
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Arab and Middle Eastern Heritage Month: Book List
Loujain Dreams of Sunflowers By Uma Mishra-Newbery and Lina AlHathloul Loujain watches her beloved baba attach his feather wings and fly...
Warren Wallace
Apr 17, 20235 min read
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Book Fair Sales a "Happy Surprise"
Last week’s Book Fair was a huge success. We sold more than $9,000 worth of books. The four-day event was a fundraiser for the library....
Meher School Community
Mar 16, 20231 min read
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Disability Acceptance Month: Book List
The list below, compiled by our Equity & Inclusion Committee of parents and staff members, is split into Early Childhood, Young Readers...
Meher School Community
Mar 15, 20232 min read
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Choosing the Right Books
With next week’s Book Fair, it’s helpful to explore ways to select meaningful books for children. We can’t force children to like...
Susie Kohl
Mar 3, 20233 min read
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The Importance of Books
I’m always touched by parents’ devotion to reading to their children every day, no matter how busy their schedules or how tired they are....
Susie Kohl
Feb 23, 20232 min read
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Black History Month: Book List
We're celebrating Black History Month with an extensive list of kids' books! Let us know if we missed any of your favorites.
Meher School Community
Feb 14, 20231 min read
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Casting a Vote for New Learning
Let’s take a vote! One of the fun ways to help children feel empowered to express their opinions is asking them to vote. At home family...
Susie Kohl
Feb 9, 20232 min read
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Native American Heritage Month: Book List
Families may enjoy ordering books from Quiet Quail Books , a California indigenous-owned book store that supports local indigenous...
Meher School Community
Nov 4, 20221 min read
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Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month: Book List
We're celebrating people of Hispanic, Latinx, and detribalized indigenous heritage with an extensive list of kids' books! Let us know if...
Meher School Community
Oct 14, 20221 min read
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Pride Month: Parents' Book List
The Meher Schools Equity and Inclusion Committee has compiled a list of books that parents have found helpful in their learning around...
Meher School Community
Jun 30, 20222 min read
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Pride Month: Children's Book List
Love Makes a Family by Sophie Beer Grade: pre-school-K Themes: different kinds of families, love This board book shows a different family...
Meher School Community
Jun 29, 20223 min read
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