Category Archive: For Educators

Monthly Book List: Our Five Favorite Books for August

Posted in: For Educators

Our favorite books this August are sure to capture imaginations with beautiful illustrations, unconventional characters, and fascinating true stories. Read on to see the titles that hooked our book experts this month! For Pre-K –K (Ages 3-6) Who’s That?: Arctic Animals (Board Book) by Tad Carpenter We love all the... Read more

Chromebooks Are Here!

Posted in: For Educators, Inside First Book Canada

It has always been First Book’s mission to provide access to new books for children in need. When children today grow up they will depend not only on their reading skills, but also their skills with technology. That is why First Book is proud to offer new Chromebooks on its... Read more

Educators and Families: A Powerful Partnership

Posted in: For Educators

Looking for ways to get families more involved with your classroom or program? Or for resources to send home with them? The First Book Marketplace is the place to go! Visit us for great family read alouds, resource collections for kids ages 0-12 and tips to arm caregivers with the... Read more

Welcome Back to School

Posted in: For Educators

There are still a few weeks of summer left, but now is the time to find everything you need to build an enriching environment for the kids in your school, class or program. First Book’s Back to School Hub is your source for great books and resources that will help turn... Read more

Take Your Imagination On Vacation

Posted in: For Educators

  Children don’t need planes, trains and automobiles to be transported to different countries, different worlds or even different points of view. All it takes is an engaged imagination and the right resources and they can explore the far-off corners of their active and growing minds. First Book offers books... Read more

How to Campaign Like a #FirstBookChampion

Posted in: For Educators

Being a First Book Champion is all about spreading the joy of reading to kids in need. Starting a campaign is the first step to becoming a champion. The next step is brainstorming – thinking of all the clever ways you can get donors invested in your cause. Lucky for... Read more

Monthly Book List: Our Five Favorite Books this July

Posted in: For Educators

Our favorite books this July include the final Elephant and Piggie book. a book to inspire community engagement and creativity, the story of one of your kids’ favorite summertime toys, a captivating novel for animal lovers and a smart and suspenseful novel for mature readers. Read on to see all... Read more

Win Games and Activities to Make Learning Fun All Summer Long!

Posted in: For Educators

Looking for creative ways to make learning fun in your summer program? Want to ward off summer boredom? Need activities to keep parents engaged in their child’s learning while school is out? Simply answer the question “How would you use these activities to encourage summer learning?” by commenting on this... Read more

Four Easy Steps to Become a Champion for Kids in Need

Posted in: For Educators

You’ve got a great fundraising idea. You have a goal. You’re excited to provide books and resources for kids in need. Now what? First Book Campaigns makes starting an individual or group campaign easier than ever. Follow these four steps and become a champion for children in need today! Create... Read more

You Have The Power to Change a Child’s Life

Posted in: For Educators, Impact Stories

You have the power to change a child’s life by doing what you love. By hosting First Book campaigns, hundreds of people have provided books and resources to children in need. They’ve asked friend and family to make donations to their campaign instead of purchasing  birthday gifts. Others have thrown... Read more