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Here are some Apps for organization and finance: Ernit - Ages 8 + (iOS and Android) Free Ernit strives to subscribe monetary values to actions, and it largely succeeds. Chore trackers are in abundant supply in both the iOS and Android app stores. But it's the customizable functions that set   Ernit apart from the other allowance apps. Parents set "tasks" for children to complete and children can in turn request chores. Once a task is completed, parents give virtual money to their child, or withdraw money from the child if a task isn't completed to satisfaction.  A list of preset tasks is provided and parents may also create their own. Ernit' s interface is whimsical and somewhat gamelike, but also sophisticated enough to feel serious. Chore Check- Ages 10+ (iOS) Free For families that are ready to transition to a more advanced chore/allowance tracking app, Chore Check fits the bill. The app can be used by the whole family as a way to assign chores, ch...

The following list contains a variety of options for the discerning tween who may be dabbling in money management for the first time or discovering  how to make more informed food choices. There are apps that encourage mindfulness and ones that can assist with academic support. Most of the recommendations are free or available at a low price point. START HERE: 10 Cool Meditations for Pre-teens and Teens http://ow.ly/UXwi30m3515 This article from DoYouYoga offers 10 concrete activities for practicing mindfulness. HEALTH AND WELLBEING- Ages 10+ Headspace: Meditation (iOS and Android) Headspace's free offerings include 10 lessons routed in the "basics" of mediation. Additional packs revolve around issues such as sleep, self-esteem, acceptance, change, stress, anxiety, and balance among others. Stick with the free offerings for a while before exploring the paid options. Three Good Things- Ages 10 + (iOS) This very simple journaling app allows users to rec...

Love Captain Underpants but have read them all? Here are some read-alikes you may enjoy as well as suggestions for other read-alikes for those books you've really enjoyed in the past. Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey Read-alikes: The Bad Guys by Aaron Blabey Battle Bunny by Jon Scieszka and Mac Barnett Lunch Lady and the Cyborg Substitute by Jarrett Krosoczka The Terrible Two by Mac Barnett The House with a Clock in Its Walls by John Bellairs Read-alikes: The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snickett The Cavendish Home for Boys and Girls by Claire Legrand Spirit Hunters by Ellen Oh A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L' Engle Read-alikes: The Glass Sentence by S. E. Grove Once Was a Time by Leila Sales When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman Read-alikes: Breadcrumbs by Anne Ursu The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill Rebel Genius by Michael Dante Mortal Engines by Philip Reeve Read-ali...

Launched in 1999 by the AAP and now managed by Every Child a Reader, Get Caught Reading provides posters of TV stars, famous athletes, authors, and beloved book characters reading a book. The first new poster for 2019 features Olympic gold medalist and author Laurie Hernandez, and is available now for free, thanks to a sponsorship by KPMG, whose citizenship mission is to encourage lifelong learning through literacy. Laurie Hernandez’s new book, She’s Got This , illustrated by Nina Mata , is a picture book about chasing your dreams and never giving up, and is being published October 9 by HarperCollins Children’s Books. Ask a Youth Services Librarian for a free poster while supplies last!   

Kirkus Reviews  just released their list of the Best Middle Grade Books of 2018 today! Check out this wonderful list below, separated into the following categories by  Kirkus . Fantasy The House with Chicken Legs by Sophie Anderson (Scholastic) The Turnaway Girls by Hayley Chewins (Candlewick) Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi (Rick Riordan Presents/Disney) A Dash of Trouble by Anna Meriano (Walden Pond Press/HarperCollins) The Language of Spells by Garret Weyr, Illus. Katie Harnett (Chronicle)  Mystery & Suspense  Small Spaces by Katherine Arden (Putnam) The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle by Leslie Connor (Katherine Tegen/HarperCollins) The Ghost Road by Charis Cotter (Tundra) Otherwood by Pete Hautman (Candlewick) The Parker Inheritance by Varian Johnson (Levine/Scholastic)  Graphic Novels Akissi: Tales of Mischief by Marguerite Abouet, Illus. Mathieu Sapin, Trans. Judith Taboy & Marie Bédrune (Flying Eye ...

For those who are college bound, here are some free scholarship databases: College Board's Scholarship Search (bigfuture.collegeboatrd.org/scholarship-search) Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute National Directory of Scholarships, Internships, and Fellowships ( https://www.chcinextopp.net ) Fastweb.com (fastweb.com) FinAid ( finaid.com) MSU Libraries: Grants for Individuals (staff.lib.msu.edu/harris32/grants/3subject.htm) New Visions for Public Schools Scholarship Opportunities (newvisions.org/pages/scholarship-opportunities) Peterson's ( https://www.petersons.com/college-search/scholarship-search.aspx ) Cappex ( www.cappex.com/scholarships ) -sorts by deadlines Unigo ( www.unigo.com ) Chegg Scholarships.com Scholarships.com Niche ( www.niche.com/colleges/scholarships/ ) JVL College Counseling ( https://jlvcollegecounseling.com/scholarships/ ) Check them out today!

These YA subscription services offer new titles, community, and fun extras. The thrill of book subscription boxes is discovering titles and connecting with other readers. Curated boxes contain books that subscribers might otherwise overlook, and "Unboxing" blog posts and videos connect readers, who can communicate with one another about the boxes, and other books they love. Here's a look at some YA-focused boxes. FairyLoot  With a focus on fantasy, each themed FairyLoot box includes a book plus a small selection of items such as specially made scarves, quote prints, and even a Funko POP! A recent package with a " Whimsical Journeys" theme contained Jessica Leake's Beyond a Darkened Shore". Cost: About $35 plus shipping. Three- and six-month prepaid subscription plans available. LitJoy Crate This box includes  one new release, along with 2 to 4 items. A recent box " Upon Her Throne"  included Rebecca Ross' The Queen's Ris...