Lindsay | KidLit Grove
@lindsayamoretti.bsky.social
📚 KidLit Writer
✍️ SCBWI + Mighty KidLit
🌋 STEAM Curriculum Writer
📚 Children’s Book Resource Hub
📕🌳 https://kidlitgrove.substack.com
✍️ SCBWI + Mighty KidLit
🌋 STEAM Curriculum Writer
📚 Children’s Book Resource Hub
📕🌳 https://kidlitgrove.substack.com
Something fun is rolling out tomorrow (literally 🤭)…
FREE STEAM workshops for grades 1–5 inspired by Thomas Jefferson’s wild science adventures and one very famous moose!
Subscribe to receive these quick, hands-on discoveries straight to your inbox: kidlitgrove.substack.com.
FREE STEAM workshops for grades 1–5 inspired by Thomas Jefferson’s wild science adventures and one very famous moose!
Subscribe to receive these quick, hands-on discoveries straight to your inbox: kidlitgrove.substack.com.
November 17, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Something fun is rolling out tomorrow (literally 🤭)…
FREE STEAM workshops for grades 1–5 inspired by Thomas Jefferson’s wild science adventures and one very famous moose!
Subscribe to receive these quick, hands-on discoveries straight to your inbox: kidlitgrove.substack.com.
FREE STEAM workshops for grades 1–5 inspired by Thomas Jefferson’s wild science adventures and one very famous moose!
Subscribe to receive these quick, hands-on discoveries straight to your inbox: kidlitgrove.substack.com.
Play-based early literacy builds strong foundations for language, cognitive, and executive skills, making skill-building fun, engaging, and memorable, boosting growth and retention.
See how we explored letter T with book-based activities!
#edusky #booksky
open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...
See how we explored letter T with book-based activities!
#edusky #booksky
open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...
November 13, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Play-based early literacy builds strong foundations for language, cognitive, and executive skills, making skill-building fun, engaging, and memorable, boosting growth and retention.
See how we explored letter T with book-based activities!
#edusky #booksky
open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...
See how we explored letter T with book-based activities!
#edusky #booksky
open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...
It’s National Young Readers Week!
Schools are vital for teaching HOW to read, but research shows the LOVE of reading starts at home.
Take a peek at how KidLit Grove extends stories beyond the last page through play, STEAM, and story-based discovery. Link in bio.
#kidlit #edusky #booksky
Schools are vital for teaching HOW to read, but research shows the LOVE of reading starts at home.
Take a peek at how KidLit Grove extends stories beyond the last page through play, STEAM, and story-based discovery. Link in bio.
#kidlit #edusky #booksky
November 12, 2025 at 6:07 PM
November 11, 2025 at 6:32 PM
#STEMDay was celebrated on Saturday — a day that honors an education that empowers students to think critically, explore boldly, and innovate fearlessly.
STEM isn’t only about its core components, but about equipping young minds with the tools to understand and shape the world around them.
STEM isn’t only about its core components, but about equipping young minds with the tools to understand and shape the world around them.
November 10, 2025 at 11:41 AM
#STEMDay was celebrated on Saturday — a day that honors an education that empowers students to think critically, explore boldly, and innovate fearlessly.
STEM isn’t only about its core components, but about equipping young minds with the tools to understand and shape the world around them.
STEM isn’t only about its core components, but about equipping young minds with the tools to understand and shape the world around them.
We’re celebrating the spirit of the season with @superjane.bsky.social’s Chloe Zoe!
Take a peek at the amazing resources Jane pulls together for each of her books, and how Chloe Zoe was the perfect springboard for nature-inspired handmade gifts.
open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...
#kidlit #edusky
Take a peek at the amazing resources Jane pulls together for each of her books, and how Chloe Zoe was the perfect springboard for nature-inspired handmade gifts.
open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...
#kidlit #edusky
November 6, 2025 at 10:49 AM
We’re celebrating the spirit of the season with @superjane.bsky.social’s Chloe Zoe!
Take a peek at the amazing resources Jane pulls together for each of her books, and how Chloe Zoe was the perfect springboard for nature-inspired handmade gifts.
open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...
#kidlit #edusky
Take a peek at the amazing resources Jane pulls together for each of her books, and how Chloe Zoe was the perfect springboard for nature-inspired handmade gifts.
open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...
#kidlit #edusky
The Children’s Book Resource Hub is packed with FREE educational guides, activity ideas, and STEAM + literacy extensions inspired by incredible picture books and middle-grade texts.
Take a peek and pass along.
kidlitgrove.substack.com/p/childrens-...
#kidlit #bookbasedlearning #teacherresources
Take a peek and pass along.
kidlitgrove.substack.com/p/childrens-...
#kidlit #bookbasedlearning #teacherresources
November 5, 2025 at 2:05 AM
The Children’s Book Resource Hub is packed with FREE educational guides, activity ideas, and STEAM + literacy extensions inspired by incredible picture books and middle-grade texts.
Take a peek and pass along.
kidlitgrove.substack.com/p/childrens-...
#kidlit #bookbasedlearning #teacherresources
Take a peek and pass along.
kidlitgrove.substack.com/p/childrens-...
#kidlit #bookbasedlearning #teacherresources
Pumpkin Day + STEM Play!
One of our favorite reads is PUMPKIN DAY AT THE ZOO by Susan Meissner and Pablo Pino. We brought this fun celebration of fall to life with pumpkin boats! #kidlit #stem #edusky #booksky
Discover more ways we explored pumpkins and pinecones:
open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...
One of our favorite reads is PUMPKIN DAY AT THE ZOO by Susan Meissner and Pablo Pino. We brought this fun celebration of fall to life with pumpkin boats! #kidlit #stem #edusky #booksky
Discover more ways we explored pumpkins and pinecones:
open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...
October 30, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Pumpkin Day + STEM Play!
One of our favorite reads is PUMPKIN DAY AT THE ZOO by Susan Meissner and Pablo Pino. We brought this fun celebration of fall to life with pumpkin boats! #kidlit #stem #edusky #booksky
Discover more ways we explored pumpkins and pinecones:
open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...
One of our favorite reads is PUMPKIN DAY AT THE ZOO by Susan Meissner and Pablo Pino. We brought this fun celebration of fall to life with pumpkin boats! #kidlit #stem #edusky #booksky
Discover more ways we explored pumpkins and pinecones:
open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...
KidLit Grove’s November Literacy Calendar is up!
Take a peek at how we’re exploring seasonal treasures and changes through book-based #sensoryplay, #finemotoractivities, #natureplay, #lifeskillsforkids, and more.
Suitable for children ages 2-8.
kidlitgrove.substack.com/p/november-c...
Take a peek at how we’re exploring seasonal treasures and changes through book-based #sensoryplay, #finemotoractivities, #natureplay, #lifeskillsforkids, and more.
Suitable for children ages 2-8.
kidlitgrove.substack.com/p/november-c...
October 26, 2025 at 9:58 AM
KidLit Grove’s November Literacy Calendar is up!
Take a peek at how we’re exploring seasonal treasures and changes through book-based #sensoryplay, #finemotoractivities, #natureplay, #lifeskillsforkids, and more.
Suitable for children ages 2-8.
kidlitgrove.substack.com/p/november-c...
Take a peek at how we’re exploring seasonal treasures and changes through book-based #sensoryplay, #finemotoractivities, #natureplay, #lifeskillsforkids, and more.
Suitable for children ages 2-8.
kidlitgrove.substack.com/p/november-c...
KidLit Grove’s latest activity packet explores the Letter P with pinecones and pumpkins! It’s also FREE!
Take a peek at how we nurture literacy through #play-basedlearning, #sensorybins, and #natureplay.
For children ages 2-8!
#edusky #STEM #Montessori
open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...
Take a peek at how we nurture literacy through #play-basedlearning, #sensorybins, and #natureplay.
For children ages 2-8!
#edusky #STEM #Montessori
open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...
October 24, 2025 at 12:47 AM
KidLit Grove’s latest activity packet explores the Letter P with pinecones and pumpkins! It’s also FREE!
Take a peek at how we nurture literacy through #play-basedlearning, #sensorybins, and #natureplay.
For children ages 2-8!
#edusky #STEM #Montessori
open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...
Take a peek at how we nurture literacy through #play-basedlearning, #sensorybins, and #natureplay.
For children ages 2-8!
#edusky #STEM #Montessori
open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...
Just two more days to enter our Halloween #bookgiveaway with @amyhouts.bsky.social! Click on the link below and leave a comment.
Winner is drawn this Saturday, Oct 25!
#kindergarten #kidlit #booksky #edusky
Winner is drawn this Saturday, Oct 25!
#kindergarten #kidlit #booksky #edusky
October 24, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Just two more days to enter our Halloween #bookgiveaway with @amyhouts.bsky.social! Click on the link below and leave a comment.
Winner is drawn this Saturday, Oct 25!
#kindergarten #kidlit #booksky #edusky
Winner is drawn this Saturday, Oct 25!
#kindergarten #kidlit #booksky #edusky
Through pinecone friends, pumpkin boats, gourd hunts, and sorting opposites, (and of course books), KidLit Grove’s Tot School nurtured early literacy through play-based #sensory and #natureplay, and #finemotoractivities.
Take a peek and download the #free packet!
open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...
Take a peek and download the #free packet!
open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...
October 22, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Through pinecone friends, pumpkin boats, gourd hunts, and sorting opposites, (and of course books), KidLit Grove’s Tot School nurtured early literacy through play-based #sensory and #natureplay, and #finemotoractivities.
Take a peek and download the #free packet!
open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...
Take a peek and download the #free packet!
open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...
It’s creepy season—and not just for costumes! Our crawling and flying friends are busy preparing for cooler days ahead.
Create a simple tinkerspace-style bug hotel using materials you already have around the home or yard.
Discover more here: open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...
#STEM #edusky
Create a simple tinkerspace-style bug hotel using materials you already have around the home or yard.
Discover more here: open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...
#STEM #edusky
October 6, 2025 at 1:21 PM
It’s creepy season—and not just for costumes! Our crawling and flying friends are busy preparing for cooler days ahead.
Create a simple tinkerspace-style bug hotel using materials you already have around the home or yard.
Discover more here: open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...
#STEM #edusky
Create a simple tinkerspace-style bug hotel using materials you already have around the home or yard.
Discover more here: open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...
#STEM #edusky
Take a peek at what we’re doing with our littles this month at KidLit Grove!
📚 picture books are the foundation of all our activities.
#edusky #toddleractivities #sensoryplay #natureplay #earlychildhood #finemotoractivities
open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...
📚 picture books are the foundation of all our activities.
#edusky #toddleractivities #sensoryplay #natureplay #earlychildhood #finemotoractivities
open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...
October 2, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Take a peek at what we’re doing with our littles this month at KidLit Grove!
📚 picture books are the foundation of all our activities.
#edusky #toddleractivities #sensoryplay #natureplay #earlychildhood #finemotoractivities
open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...
📚 picture books are the foundation of all our activities.
#edusky #toddleractivities #sensoryplay #natureplay #earlychildhood #finemotoractivities
open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...
New post releasing this Sunday!
Free resources to help little ones connect and explore the weather, as well as our Tot School activity calendar for October.
kidlitgrove.substack.com
#kidlitgrove #totschool #edusky
Free resources to help little ones connect and explore the weather, as well as our Tot School activity calendar for October.
kidlitgrove.substack.com
#kidlitgrove #totschool #edusky
September 26, 2025 at 7:32 PM
New post releasing this Sunday!
Free resources to help little ones connect and explore the weather, as well as our Tot School activity calendar for October.
kidlitgrove.substack.com
#kidlitgrove #totschool #edusky
Free resources to help little ones connect and explore the weather, as well as our Tot School activity calendar for October.
kidlitgrove.substack.com
#kidlitgrove #totschool #edusky
It’s been a little quiet on the STEAM curriculum front, but that’s only because I’ve been busy behind the scenes creating a new resource!
On Monday morning, watch your inbox for all the details, plus some giveaways!
Subscribe here: kidlitgrove.substack.com
#STEM #edusky
@jpuglow.bsky.social
On Monday morning, watch your inbox for all the details, plus some giveaways!
Subscribe here: kidlitgrove.substack.com
#STEM #edusky
@jpuglow.bsky.social
September 20, 2025 at 3:52 PM
It’s been a little quiet on the STEAM curriculum front, but that’s only because I’ve been busy behind the scenes creating a new resource!
On Monday morning, watch your inbox for all the details, plus some giveaways!
Subscribe here: kidlitgrove.substack.com
#STEM #edusky
@jpuglow.bsky.social
On Monday morning, watch your inbox for all the details, plus some giveaways!
Subscribe here: kidlitgrove.substack.com
#STEM #edusky
@jpuglow.bsky.social
Have you seen what we’re doing to nurture early literacy through play? We’re wrapping up Letter B this week and moving on to the letter F Sunday!
Check out what we’re up to and how we’re nurturing early literacy for toddlers + early preschoolers: open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...
#edusky #booksky
Check out what we’re up to and how we’re nurturing early literacy for toddlers + early preschoolers: open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...
#edusky #booksky
September 19, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Have you seen what we’re doing to nurture early literacy through play? We’re wrapping up Letter B this week and moving on to the letter F Sunday!
Check out what we’re up to and how we’re nurturing early literacy for toddlers + early preschoolers: open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...
#edusky #booksky
Check out what we’re up to and how we’re nurturing early literacy for toddlers + early preschoolers: open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...
#edusky #booksky
Sneak peek of our upcoming Tot School focus on Letter F!
Next week’s packet is full of sensory play, simple crafts, fine-motor activities, and plenty of chances to enjoy the warm weather while it lasts.
KidLitGrove.substack.com
#earlyliteracy #totschool #sensoryplay #invitationtoplay #finemotor
Next week’s packet is full of sensory play, simple crafts, fine-motor activities, and plenty of chances to enjoy the warm weather while it lasts.
KidLitGrove.substack.com
#earlyliteracy #totschool #sensoryplay #invitationtoplay #finemotor
September 18, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Sneak peek of our upcoming Tot School focus on Letter F!
Next week’s packet is full of sensory play, simple crafts, fine-motor activities, and plenty of chances to enjoy the warm weather while it lasts.
KidLitGrove.substack.com
#earlyliteracy #totschool #sensoryplay #invitationtoplay #finemotor
Next week’s packet is full of sensory play, simple crafts, fine-motor activities, and plenty of chances to enjoy the warm weather while it lasts.
KidLitGrove.substack.com
#earlyliteracy #totschool #sensoryplay #invitationtoplay #finemotor
Look what arrived! LOVE this book by @amyhouts.bsky.social and Berna Datema. With just the right amount of spookiness for little ones, it’s a wonderful read-aloud for families, classrooms, and libraries during the spooky season! 📚👍🏻
#kidlit #booksky #readaloud #halloween
#kidlit #booksky #readaloud #halloween
September 17, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Look what arrived! LOVE this book by @amyhouts.bsky.social and Berna Datema. With just the right amount of spookiness for little ones, it’s a wonderful read-aloud for families, classrooms, and libraries during the spooky season! 📚👍🏻
#kidlit #booksky #readaloud #halloween
#kidlit #booksky #readaloud #halloween
Authors & Illustrators!
Don’t miss this SCBWI author panel TOMORROW featuring Kathy Halsey, Alisha Gabriel, and Brianne Farley as they share insights on creating author/illustrator school visits — Part 1.
@alishagabriel.bsky.social @infowoman.bsky.social
#kidlit #scbwi
Don’t miss this SCBWI author panel TOMORROW featuring Kathy Halsey, Alisha Gabriel, and Brianne Farley as they share insights on creating author/illustrator school visits — Part 1.
@alishagabriel.bsky.social @infowoman.bsky.social
#kidlit #scbwi
September 15, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Authors & Illustrators!
Don’t miss this SCBWI author panel TOMORROW featuring Kathy Halsey, Alisha Gabriel, and Brianne Farley as they share insights on creating author/illustrator school visits — Part 1.
@alishagabriel.bsky.social @infowoman.bsky.social
#kidlit #scbwi
Don’t miss this SCBWI author panel TOMORROW featuring Kathy Halsey, Alisha Gabriel, and Brianne Farley as they share insights on creating author/illustrator school visits — Part 1.
@alishagabriel.bsky.social @infowoman.bsky.social
#kidlit #scbwi
The Mouse Buffet by @dellarossferreri.bsky.social and Tim Bowers is a delightful, rhyming romp! Four mice sneak a sweet buffet on Christmas Eve, but will they wake the cat? Perfect for read-alouds, with GORGEOUS art on every page. Put this book on your list for the holidays!
#kidlit #edusky
#kidlit #edusky
September 15, 2025 at 12:49 AM
The Mouse Buffet by @dellarossferreri.bsky.social and Tim Bowers is a delightful, rhyming romp! Four mice sneak a sweet buffet on Christmas Eve, but will they wake the cat? Perfect for read-alouds, with GORGEOUS art on every page. Put this book on your list for the holidays!
#kidlit #edusky
#kidlit #edusky
In KidLit Grove’s literacy program for Tots, both open-ended and structured play are used. Both methods have value, and together, they strengthen the hands, eyes, and focus that eventually support reading and writing.
#earlychildhood #playbasedlearning #edusky
open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...
#earlychildhood #playbasedlearning #edusky
open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...
September 13, 2025 at 2:46 PM
In KidLit Grove’s literacy program for Tots, both open-ended and structured play are used. Both methods have value, and together, they strengthen the hands, eyes, and focus that eventually support reading and writing.
#earlychildhood #playbasedlearning #edusky
open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...
#earlychildhood #playbasedlearning #edusky
open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...
Take a peek at a hand-on project-based learning unit that explores how seeds respond to gravity! Inspired by LITTLE DANDELION SEEDS THE WORLD, this STEAM unit is one of KidLit Grove’s most popular!
kidlitgrove.substack.com/p/little-dan...
#stemeducation #projectbasedlearning #edusky #plantscience
kidlitgrove.substack.com/p/little-dan...
#stemeducation #projectbasedlearning #edusky #plantscience
September 12, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Take a peek at a hand-on project-based learning unit that explores how seeds respond to gravity! Inspired by LITTLE DANDELION SEEDS THE WORLD, this STEAM unit is one of KidLit Grove’s most popular!
kidlitgrove.substack.com/p/little-dan...
#stemeducation #projectbasedlearning #edusky #plantscience
kidlitgrove.substack.com/p/little-dan...
#stemeducation #projectbasedlearning #edusky #plantscience
Each week, I spotlight a resource on the Children’s Book Resource Hub — this week I’m giving a shoutout to a true #nonfiction trailblazer, @mstewartscience.bsky.social.
Check out the Celebrate Nonfiction Blog for some incredible resources!
#edusky
celebratescience.blogspot.com?fbclid=IwY2x...
Check out the Celebrate Nonfiction Blog for some incredible resources!
#edusky
celebratescience.blogspot.com?fbclid=IwY2x...
September 9, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Each week, I spotlight a resource on the Children’s Book Resource Hub — this week I’m giving a shoutout to a true #nonfiction trailblazer, @mstewartscience.bsky.social.
Check out the Celebrate Nonfiction Blog for some incredible resources!
#edusky
celebratescience.blogspot.com?fbclid=IwY2x...
Check out the Celebrate Nonfiction Blog for some incredible resources!
#edusky
celebratescience.blogspot.com?fbclid=IwY2x...
Today is the last day to enter the #giveaway!
Get your entry in before 10pm tonight for a chance to win a read-aloud and Q&A by the talented @thesusankam.bsky.social or a curriculum subscription for KidLit Grove’s substack.
#edusky #booksky #kidlit #teachersky
open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...
Get your entry in before 10pm tonight for a chance to win a read-aloud and Q&A by the talented @thesusankam.bsky.social or a curriculum subscription for KidLit Grove’s substack.
#edusky #booksky #kidlit #teachersky
open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...
September 5, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Today is the last day to enter the #giveaway!
Get your entry in before 10pm tonight for a chance to win a read-aloud and Q&A by the talented @thesusankam.bsky.social or a curriculum subscription for KidLit Grove’s substack.
#edusky #booksky #kidlit #teachersky
open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...
Get your entry in before 10pm tonight for a chance to win a read-aloud and Q&A by the talented @thesusankam.bsky.social or a curriculum subscription for KidLit Grove’s substack.
#edusky #booksky #kidlit #teachersky
open.substack.com/pub/kidlitgr...