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Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge Accepted @Scholastic #SummerReading

June 2, 2015 by Momstart Leave a Comment

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Now in its 9^th year, the Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge is a free online reading program dedicated to stopping the “summer slide” by encouraging kids to read throughout the summer months when school is out. This year’s challenge theme is “Power Up & Read,” powered by ENERGIZER®. We are so excited to be part of the reading challenge and I made my kids make a goal of reading 18 books this summer. So far they have read two books each and considering they haven’t been on summer vacation for very long yet I’m really happy with their progress. I have to log those minutes now on the Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge webpage. I just started logging them for Zoe.

Kids need to read this summer. They spent a whole year in school and learned quite a bit and to retain it they need to keep their minds active. Kids fall prey to the “summer slide,” the common loss of skills due to being out of school, when they do not read over the summer. Then it makes it hard on teachers and they work hard enough as it is. Research shows Teachers spend four to six weeks re-teaching materials to students because of the “summer slide”—the learning losses which can occur when school is not in session. (Alexander et. al, 2007)

Summer is the perfect time for a child to discover the power of choice. According to the Kids & Family Reading Report, 5^th edition, 91% of kids (ages 6-17) say that their favorite books are the ones they pick out themselves. I have to agree with the report because my son says he hates reading unless he picked out the book. Then he loves it.

How does the Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge work?

Starting May 4, 2015 – September 4, 2015, kids can log their reading minutes (online and via mobile) as they read to break last year’s world record of 304,749,861 minutes.

You can sign-up their kids at www.scholastic.com/summer. It’s FREE!
Kids can also enter monthly sweepstakes to win fabulous prizes, and earn digital rewards when they complete weekly reading challenges.

This year kids can unlock 12 original short stories from favorite children’s authors and access never-before-seen videos from the authors! Each of the authors has written a unique short story using the same opening sentence, which is, “I glanced over my shoulder to make sure that no one had followed me into the shadowy library, then took a deep breath and opened the glowing book…”

The authors include Blue Balliett, Patrik Henry Bass, Varian Johnson, Gordon Korman, Michael Northtrop, Maggie Stiefvater and Jackson Pierce, Roland Smith, R.L. Stine, Tui T. Sutherland, Lauren Tarshis, Wendy Wan-Long Shang and Jude Watson.

Each story has a “read along” audio component, inviting kids of all ages and reading levels to enjoy these highly engaging stories.

They can play the new “innovation machine” game, an interactive creative writing game, and enter its contest to win prizes.
Kids can log minutes on-the-go to earn digital rewards and badges as they hit reading milestones.

I like that the parents site features new, daily tips for parents called “The Daily Digest.” Parents can enter weekly sweepstakes to win a “Power Up & Read Kit” and watch videos about summer reading activities to keep you “innovative” all summer long. The prize pack includes: Scholastic tote bag, water bottle, a copy of Reading Unbound by Jeffrey Wilhelm and Michael Smith, $10 gift certificate to Scholastic Store Online, Energizer® brand batteries, Scholastic books, and more. Parents can download free resources, including printables and booklists for kids of all ages.

Find more Scholastic Resources to keep your kids reading all summer long!

Learn more about the Energizer® Instant Win Game

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Power Up and Read @Scholastic #SummerReading #AD

May 17, 2015 by Momstart Leave a Comment

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My son says he hates to read but this morning I woke up to the sound of him reading out loud one of the books I bought him yesterday. Inside I was cheering the loudest cheers every, but the fear that if I make a big deal about it and then he remembers that he doesn’t like it made me stay quiet. I am however going to take a different approach to get him into reading this summer, I’m going to use the Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge to keep him reading.

This year’s challenge theme is “Power Up & Read,” encouraging kids to read all summer long and unlock 12 original short stories by bestselling children’s authors as kids reach reading milestones. Scholastic has joined together with ENERGIZER® to power the Summer Reading Challenge and encourage families to find innovative ways to discover the power and joy of reading. Parents can sign up kids beginning May 4, 2015 and runs through September 4, 2015.

Scholastic has provided us with some tips and as I’m sharing all summer long here is the first tip:

Power Up & Read: 5 Parenting Tips for Summer Reading

Resources from Scholastic Parents:

– Keep your kids reading all summer long!

With the reading chart I just printed out I’m going to make a promise that if he reads 18 books this summer then he gets a prize.

I haven’t decided yet what their individual prizes will be, but it will be a lot of fun for each of them. We received some books from Scholastic to get a jump start on our summer reading and this was Miles’s first share on instagram

I’m ready to read! #scholastic #summer #summerreading #reading #zombies

A photo posted by Miles Bishop (@milesstart) on May 17, 2015 at 12:28pm PDT

And Zoe decided to get a jump start too!

Summer reading for me includes #science #scholastic #reading #summer #summerreading

A photo posted by Zoe Bishop (@zoecstart) on May 17, 2015 at 12:34pm PDT

PRIZE TIME:

Energizer® and Scholastic are partnering to create the “Power the Possibilities” campaign which gives moms the tools they need to unlock their child’s talents, fuel their ambitions and set them up for future success. Starting May 4, 2015, parents can buy any specially marked pack of Energizer® brand batteries to scratch for a chance to win one of thousands of prizes that will power discovery and learning.

Prizes include a family trip to New York City, a Scholastic Study Corner Makeover, a tablet with Scholastic apps, a library of Scholastic books and more! Everyone who plays can also download free digital stories for their family.

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Our Reading Under the Stars Party #SummerReading

July 1, 2014 by Momstart 13 Comments

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I have two of the best readers around. They both read books every night, they fall asleep with books in their beds, there are books under their beds and a pile under the covers. I often find myself wondering how they can sleep in that disaster. With that in mind, when we were asked to host a “Reading Under the Stars Party”in honor of Summer Reading it was a very easy yes!.

This year’s Summer Reading theme is Reading Under the Stars, and is powered by EVEREADY®, the maker of batteries and flashlights, to encourage families to discover new and fun ways to explore reading outside this summer. (we had to have ours inside because of the rain and lack of outdoor space)

Now in its 8th year, the Summer Reading Challenge program is dedicated to stopping the “Summer Slide” and getting kids to read throughout the summer months when school is out. Throughout the summer, kids will read around the galaxy and unlock star constellations as they log reading minutes. It’s really important to keep kids minds active during the summertime. Studies show that early and sustained summer learning opportunities improve academic outcomes for youth and lead to higher graduation rates and better preparation for college

Kids and their parents can log the reading minutes (online and on smartphones) as they Read for the World Record, enter sweepstakes to win fabulous prizes, and earn digital rewards when they complete weekly reading challenges. Also available on Scholastic’s website are reading resources. Kids can find book lists including the “Reading Under the Stars” themed list about stars, astronomy and camping. Our kids have decided that they really want to go camping in our back yard but it’s just not big enough.

Parents can track their students’ reading progress, access free Summer Reading Challenge Participation Guides for book lists (including Common Core-suggested titles), expert resources, activity sheets, a Star Guide, downloadable bookmarks and more.

In 2013, Scholastic inspired more than 130,000 kids from 4,200 schools in all 50 States and 31 countries to set a new record for summer reading of 176 million-plus minutes!

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Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge: Zoe & Miles #SummerReading

June 4, 2014 by Momstart 1 Comment

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My kids are already so excited about summer reading and want so many different Scholastic books. They love looking at the Scholastic website at books that they can read and I’m so proud of them. They aren’t quite out of school yet so they are still being tested for the end of the year. Miles and Zoe came home with their results on the same day and I have to brag. Zoe is at a reading level N, and Miles is at a reading level of F. Scholastic has a chart of where these letters fit in and N is a high level third grade reader and a low level fourth grade reader. F is a second grade reading level. Zoe is going into 2nd grade and Miles is going into first. You know, I didn’t even know how to read in 1st grade. Zoe’s been reading since she was a baby!

This has put me on the responsible spot over the summer because it’s my job to make sure they maintain and not lose (the summer slide) any of that amazing reading ability. SO trips to the library and the Summer Reading Challenge will motivate us this summer.

Now in its 8th year, the Summer Reading Challenge program is dedicated to stopping the “Summer Slide” and getting kids to read throughout the summer months when school is out. My kids just want more books and if you are really busy have them read in the car.

Right Now kids can log their reading minutes (online and on smartphones) as they Read for the World Record, enter sweepstakes to win fabulous prizes, and earn digital rewards when they complete weekly reading challenges at Scholastic.com. There is also a free summer reading guide that will help us pick out our books with age-specific summer booklists and summer reading activities; a free Scholastic Reading Timer app to track kids’ reading minutes; daily tips and a chance to win prizes on the Scholastic Facebook Summer Calendar; and a live Google+ hangout with parenting bloggers Amy Mascot of Teach Mama and Allie McDonald of No Time for Flashcards on June 19. That’s a lot of resources at your disposal.

This year’s Summer Reading Challenge theme is "Reading Under the Stars" (powered by Eveready®). Throughout the summer, kids will read around the galaxy and unlock star constellations as they log reading minutes.

In 2013, Scholastic inspired more than 130,000 kids from 4,200 schools in all 50 States and 31 countries to set a new record for summer reading of 176 million-plus minutes!

Keep Track of Scholastic Socially:

Like Scholastic Parents on Facebook
Follow Scholastic on Twitter and Instagram
Follow the Summer Reading Challenge Pinterest Board
Like the Summer Reading Challenge YouTube Playlist

And Be sure to Download the Reading Timer App.

The Scholastic Reading Timer app encourages reading every day and most importantly, makes it fun! The app allows users to time reading minutes with an interactive stopwatch and track minutes on a weekly log. Plus, parents can check children’s reading activity in addition to browsing daily tips, articles and book lists.

10 Halloween Books For Early Readers

October 22, 2013 by Momstart Leave a Comment

Miles picked out books from his Scholastic order last month and ended up with quite a collection of Halloween books. One of the books he brought home doesn’t seem to be from Scholastic but it’s still perfect for Halloween and is actually our favorite book this Halloween, it’s Click, Clack , Boo A Tricky Treat. Here is our video showing you the 10 Halloween Books for Early Readers

Click Clack, Boo A Tricky Treat

Will the barnyard animals trick—or treat—Farmer Brown? Find out in this Halloween tale from the #1 New York Times bestselling creators of Click, Clack, Moo.
Farmer Brown does not like Halloween. So he draws the shades, puts on his footy pajamas, and climbs into bed.
But do you think the barnyard animals have any respect for a man in footy pajamas? No, they do not. For them, the Halloween party has just begun. And we all know these critters far prefer tricks over treats.
There are big surprises in store for Farmer Brown!

Skeleton Meets The Mummy

This spooky new read-aloud story is perfect for Halloween!
On Halloween night, Sammy has to make a quick trip through the dark woods before he can go trick-or-treating. But someone–or something–is following him. Scritch! Scratch! What could it be?
Bold, vibrant illustrations make this spooky story a perfect Halloween tale that kids will want to read again and again.

The Teeny Tiny Ghost

Each day the teeny tiny ghost goes to haunting school to try to become scarier. It’s hard work, though — especially since he’s frightened by his own screams! Then, one bat-black October night, the teeny tiny ghost is floating in his teeny tiny home when he hears a RAP TAP TAP on the door. And then he knows it’s up to him to keep himself and his teeny tiny cats safe. But what are the chances that a teeny tiny timid ghost will really be able to scare someone away?

Wee Witches Halloween

It’s Halloween night and the wee witches can’t wait to go on their Halloween spree, where they hope to scare everyone they see. However, the scaring does not go as planned. When they try to scare people at a fair, everyone looks the other way. The witches think they’ll have better luck at a parade, but their attempts fail there, too. The wee witches are flying away in defeat when they spot a group of kids. They decide to try one last time. But "when they scream their biggest ‘BOO!’ . . . the kids just laugh and scream, ‘BOO!’ too!

The Halloween Play

It’s the night of the Halloween play.

The auditorium is packed. Roger has a small but important role

My Monster Mama Loves Me So

She tucks me tightly into bed,
then asks me id my spider’s fed
and hangs my favorite bat above me.
That’s how I know my mama loves me!

At once tender and funny, this monster bedtime story is guaranteed to generate giggles, tickles, and plenty of monster hugs.

Goodnight Goon

Goodnight monsters everywhere, in this parody romp with its own special twist!

?Goodnight tomb. Goodnight goon. Goodnight Martians taking over the moon.?

It?s bedtime in the cold gray tomb with a black lagoon, and two slimy claws, and a couple of jaws, and a skull and a shoe and a pot full of goo. But as a little werewolf settles down, in comes the Goon determined at all costs to run amok and not let any monster have his rest.

A beloved classic gets a kind-hearted send up in this utterly monsterized parody; energetic art and a hilarious text will have kids begging to read this again and again.

The 13 Nights of Halloween

On the first night of Halloween, what does your mummy give you?A bright, shiny Skeleton Key, of course!

In fact, for each of the thirteen nights leading up to the big night, your mummy is ready with gifts that include everything from singing skulls to demons dancing to icky eyeballs. The spookier and slimier, the better!

From debut author-illustrator Guy Vasilovich comes a picture book that is sure to inspire even the youngest readers to start the creepy countdown to Halloween. Sing along to the tune of “The Twelve Days of Christmas” as you get ready for the scariest—and silliest—night of the year.

Scooby-Doo and the Witching Hour

Scooby and the gang are picking pumpkins for Halloween when — YIKES! — they see a witch haunting the pumpkin patch! When the witch makes another appearanceat the town’s annual Halloween bash, will the guests be too spooked to party? Or will Scooby, Shaggy, Daphne, Fred, and Velma uncover the wacky witch’s tricks? Find out in an all new Scooby-Doo Reader!

Black Lagoon Adventures The Class Election from Black Lagoon

Another fun chapter book from the dynamic duo of Mike Thaler and Jared Lee — just in time for Election Day!
Mean Mrs. Green is forcing everyone to run for something in the school election, but everyone just wants to run for their lives! YIKES!
Hubie is running for president against Doris. But he doesn’t think he stands a chance against the free ice cream that she’s giving away to voters. Plus, to stay in the race he has to do crazy stuff like shaking Coach Kong’s paw and Mrs. Green’s claw, and kissing a bunch of babies. Hubie’s chances look slim. Will being the candidate who stands for something—not just who stands on top of something–be enough to win him the race in the end?

Tea Time with Sophia Grace and Rosie Book Giveaway

February 11, 2013 by Momstart 52 Comments

TEA TIME WITH SOPHIA GRACE AND ROSIE

This brand new book was released on February first and it’s the perfect book for someone like Zoe. As soon as she saw it she had to read it and it’s someone in her room now as we speak. Hopefully on her bookshelf. The book is about Sophia Grace and Rosie share all the proper tips for hosting the perfect princess tea party! The totally sweet book is based on the adorable cousins who quickly became YouTube sensations after appearing on the ELLEN show numerous times. Sophia Grace and Rosie have resonated with large audiences by dressing up in pink tutus and living out young girls’ princess fantasies!

Zoe loves spending time with her best friend and they love to come up with stories together and create potions and have tea together. It was a great book for Zoe.

Here are some great Tea Time Tips

Clip from The Ellen DeGeneres Show where you can Meet Sophia Grace and Rosie!

Sophia Grace and Rosie see their book for the first time!

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Go With Scholastic As Your Go To Educational Gift

November 29, 2012 by Momstart 9 Comments

Educational gifts are my favorite. My kids have way too many toys and they still love the simple things more than anything else. I was in the middle of sorting the toys that I had to review that are brand new and I caught the kids playing with the boxes they came in. So if you have to get them a gift get them something they can learn from, Books, apps, and games!

We took Scholastic’s The Magic School Bus: Oceans for the LeapPad and took it on our two vacations that we just went on. It’s perfect for my five year old daughter as she’s learning how to read. The LeapPad called out a word and she had to choose from three different words as they floated by. It was a bit harder for my son who’s only four. It is designed for 5-8 so I feel that it will last her a while.

With this Explorer game cartridge, children explore the world of science by diving deep into an ocean teeming with underwater life. Kids will have fun sorting animals and learning more than 100 fun facts about them. They will also learn how animals rely on one another to survive in the ocean, with tons of entertaining activities.

Kids will gain valuable skills in observation, sorting, classifying, logic, and reasoning. The LeapFrog system will set children up for a lifelong appreciation of learning and give them a head start in science.

Here is the list of Games that are new from Scholastic across different platforms.

THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS®

There are two new titles from Scholastic’s best-selling science series, The Magic School Bus^®. With LeapFrog’s Leapster Explorer^TM and the LeapFrog LeapPad^TM sure to be two of the hottest toys this holiday season, these Magic School Bus titles are the latest in a long line of Scholastic content available on the platform.

THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS: OCEANS (August 2012 / Leapster Explorer^TM / $25.00). Designed for children ages 5-8, the game teaches kids hundreds of interesting facts about ocean life through fun trivia challenges and seven highly-replayable games. Players earn special badges by performing well in games or trivia challenges, and can redeem them for additional features.
THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS: DINO SHUFFLE (October 2012 / LeapFrog LeapPad^TM / $7.50). Children will be able to shuffle through a Dino Deck that beloved science teacher Ms. Frizzle has made to learn hundreds of interesting dino facts, like size, diet, speed, and more. Then, children will be able to test their dino knowledge in two exciting, fast-paced, and highly replayable games.

CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG®

Scholastic is kicking off Clifford’s 50^th anniversary this month – and there are BIG ways to celebrate with two new game apps:

For iPad^TM, iPhone^® and iPod^® Touch, there’s CLIFFORD’S BIG BIRTHDAY APP (September 2012 / $0.99). In the game, Emily Elizabeth invites players to join her in Clifford’s BIG doghouse as she works to create a surprise party for his birthday. The app features three highly interactive and replayable birthday-themed games, including a leveled word game that builds literacy skills using augmented reality. Each game reinforces language skills needed for early readers, including spelling, word families, and sight words.
For LeapFrog’s LeapPad^TM, there’s CLIFFORD’S RHYME RACE (October 2012 / $7.50). In this new app, children are asked to work with Clifford to find rhyming word matches and to discover the lost packages of Birdwell Island by racing through 10 levels of twisty town mazes.

I SPY®

The venerable seek-and-find game leader I SPY^® is back with two new compilation game packs – the perfect value for the holiday season!

I SPY^® TWO GAME PACK for NINTENDO DS^TM (September 2012 / $19.99) includes two of the popular franchise’s award-winning titles – I SPY Fun House and I SPY Universe. Together, the games feature more than 50 riddles and over 200 levels of play for seek-and-find fans of all ages. To escape the topsy-turvy world in I SPY Fun House, players must earn tickets by completing games, riddles, and the ultimate Prize Popper challenge. I SPY Universe takes players on a different kind of puzzle-solving adventure – a trip through the cosmos. Players unlock new planets and explore the universe while searching for over 400 objects in 36 I SPY riddles, and playing six brain-teasing games.
The I SPY^® TWO GAME PACK for NINTENDO WII^TM (September 2012 / $19.99) includes over 70 unique riddles and more than 60 interactive mini-games in two popular titles from the I SPY interactive collection. Ultimate I SPY, the first game to feature 3D environments, takes players through an eye-popping wonderland where they search above and below objects to solve riddles, puzzles, and mini-games. I SPY Spooky Mansion offers thrills and chills with a trip through a haunted mansion. Led by Skelly, a clever skeleton, players participate in mini-games, brain teasers, scavenger hunts, and 33 I SPY riddles as they try to find their way out.

SMART GAMES FOR KIDS

For children 5-8, Scholastic Media introduces the SMART GAMES FOR KIDS TWO GAME PACK for NINTENDO DS^TM (September 2012 / $19.99) – inclusive of two popular Nintendo DS^TM titles – My Amusement Park^TM and Digging for Dinosaurs^®. In My Amusement Park^TM, kids build and run their own entertainment venue. Players can choose from four different themes to create rides, food venues, and special attractions in their own personal park. Digging for Dinosaurs^® challenges players with a variety of distinctive mini-games that range from simulated paleontological digs to dinosaur battles, all while teaching interesting facts about more than 20 prehistoric species.

Kellogg’s Scholastic Tips for Engaging Children in Reading At Home #Giveaway

November 20, 2012 by Momstart 128 Comments

Some children love to read, my kids do and they can’t even make out the words yet. To help them learn we’re playing word games, using flash cards and reading to them aloud as often as possible. Kellogg’s and Scholastic Book Clubs want to help families make the best of this school year with free books and balanced breakfasts. Kellogg’s understands the positive impact reading at home every day can have on students’ success in the classroom. That’s why they’ve partnered with Walmart and Scholastic Book Clubs. With the purchase of specially marked Kellogg’s products at Walmart stores, parents can redeem a coupon for a free Scholastic book of their child’s choice.

And since nine out of 10 kids are more likely to finish a book they choose themselves, letting your little ones pick the books they love can help build daily reading habits. To further encourage in-home reading, parents can access free reading resources at www.scholastic.com/readeveryday, part of Scholastic’s Read Every Day global literacy campaign. As part of the campaign they have offered these tips for engaging children in reading at home.

Tips for Engaging Children in Reading At Home

Parents can help prepare their kids for success in the classroom by following a few tips on how to encourage reading outside of school.

· Make reading a social event: Family book clubs can be a great way to turn reading into a social activity while incorporating family and friends.

· Let your kids have a say: Let kids choose which books they want to read. Nine out of 10 children say they are more likely to finish books they choose themselves, according to Scholastic’s 2010 Kids and Family Reading Report.

· Start the day right: Breakfast can help kids boost their academic performance by increasing their focus. Before heading out the door for school, have a complete breakfast. Cereal, fruit and milk is a convenient option that kids love.

· Turn reading into a fun family experience: Add fun to reading by having an animated, read-out-loud session during an after-school break with snacks such as Nutri-Grain Cereal Bars or curling up with a great story before bedtime.

· Get A Great Start: Kellogg’s and Scholastic are teaming up to help families get a great start to the school year by providing a coupon for free Scholastic book valued up to $5 with the purchase of two specially marked Kellogg’s products at Walmart.

Enter to Win:

A Kellogg’s-Scholastic Book Club kit (includes cereal and snacks like the photo above along with scholastic books)

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Get Five Free ebooks with Brand New FREE App from Scholastic, Storia

October 22, 2012 by Momstart 5 Comments

Introducing the Brand New FREE App from Scholastic, Storia^®!!!

Download the app for free and the first five ebook downloads are free!

Storia^®, the free, fun, interactive and educational reading app from Scholastic, is designed with kids in mind – featuring learning activities, read-to-me books, a developing dictionary, and private parent settings.

Storia includes:

Learning activities-to enhance growth with helpful games
Read-to-me books-to create interactive experience
A dictionary-to comprehend the content
Highlighter and note–takers-to pinpoint the important information
Personalized Book Shelves– to organize each child’s reading levels
Private parent settings-to ensure your child is progressing with reading

The free app and the five free ebook downloads are the perfect supplement tools to enhance your child’s learning experience. Storia® also offers more than 2,000 titles for kids from toddlers through teens, about 350 of which are enriched with vocabulary, comprehension, and video activities.

The Storia® app can be downloaded FREE to PC, iPad or Android tablets (with more platforms to come later this fall) to start a digital library for home or classroom use, and comes with five FREE ebooks – including a special Clifford the Big Red Dog^® ebook in honor of his Big Red 50^th birthday this year.

Storia® has been recognized by Warren Buckleitner with the “Editor’s Choice Award” as “the top” children’s ebook app in Children’s Technology Review, named one of the “Top 10 Best High Tech Products of 2012” by Dr. Toy, and has received glowing reviews in The New York Times and School Library Journal.

Storia® ebooks can be purchased through The Scholastic Store online or Scholastic Book Clubs.

Behind the Movie: Scholastic War Horse Teaching Guide

December 14, 2011 by Momstart 3 Comments

WAR HORSE is based on the young adult novel by Michael Morpurgo, first published in 1982. While the film is rated PG-13, it’s a great way to educate older children. I saw War Horse over a week ago and I really can’t wait to see it again. I found it very well made as it presented World War 1 to me in a way that it had never been presented to me before. Scholastic has created a War Horse Teaching Guide and I suggest that you check It out.

The First World War is experienced through the journey of this horse—an odyssey of joy and sorrow, passionate friendship and high adventure. “War Horse” is one of the great stories of friendship and war— a successful book, it was turned into a hugely successful international theatrical hit that is currently on Broadway. It now comes to screen in an epic adaptation by one of the great directors in film history.

You can download these worksheets at Scholastic War Horse.

Scholastic also created a children’s version of the story War Horse. It’s a very quick and easy read.