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Nicolette Sowder

Nicolette Sowder is the founder of Wilder Child and Wildschooling, both which are dedicated to honoring, supporting, and connecting families who seek to educate and nurture their children through a bond with nature. She is also the creator of the Kids Moon Club program. Her mission is to help families step back into the circle of wild things and find ways to reconnect with Mother Nature. Wilder Child is her first picture book. She lives with her husband and two daughters on their 60-acre farm in Cedar Springs, Michigan.
Wilder Child

Books

Wilder Child

Books for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Each May, we honor the stories, histories, and cultures of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Below is a selection of acclaimed fiction and nonfiction books by AANHPI creators to share with your students this month and throughout the year. AANHPI Creators – Elementary School titles  

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Mental Health Awareness Month Resources

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and addressing student wellness and mental health is critical to help children learn how to manage emotions, develop healthy identities, empathize with peers, and pursue individual goals. We created thematic guides and book lists to help foster important conversations to build an inclusive environment where emotions matter. Explore our social emotional

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