Kids VT, Fall 2023
Learning to Love Reading: Books That Teach Resilience; 7 Family-Friendly Fall Events; Reconsidering the Race to the Summit
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Turning the Page: The Children’s Literacy Foundation Inspires Kids to Read, One Book at a Time
Usually people go to the library to borrow books. But on Thursday, August 10, a group of about 20 kids at the Fletcher Free Library…
In Memoriam: Lynne Soule, 1946-2023
Lynn Soule lived life to the fullest. She was passionate about so much, especially people, laughter and the combination of the two. Her family invites…
Save the Dates: Fall Fun for the Whole Family
Allium You Can Eat September 2 Downtown Bennington transforms into Garlic Town, USA, an annual celebration of all things allium and a stinkin’ good time….
Editor’s Note: The Best Present
When friends, relatives or coworkers share the happy news that they’re about to welcome their first baby, I have a standard gift for them: books….
Some of the Good Citizen Challenge Activities Completed So Far
What can you do to improve your community? Take the Good Citizen Challenge to Find Out! This summer’s Good Citizen Challenge asks K-8 students to…
Mealtime: Borani Kadoo and Bolani
Looking for a creative way to serve pumpkins and butternut squash this fall? I recently discovered one: Over the summer I visited friends in Baltimore…
Mom Takes Notes: The Same, the Different and the Novel
This article was originally published in Seven Days’ monthly parenting magazine, Kids VT.
UVM Researcher Helped Develop New RSV Vaccine
The pervasive respiratory disease RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, infects 97 percent of all children by the age of 2. Most make full recoveries, but…
ECHO and Vermont Teddy Bear to Open Burlington Toy Store
Starting in September, Burlington shoppers will be able to buy games, puzzles, teddy bears and hands-on STEM toys at a new downtown gift shop, the…
VPA Aims to Inspire Good Sportsmanship
So-called “inspirational” videos rarely are. It’s tough to deliver an earnest message without seeming cringey. But a new spot on sportsmanship from the Vermont Principals’…
Summit Not Required: Reconsidering the Race to the Top
I don’t know about you, but I’m tired. For many of us, hiking a mountain is a refreshing and energizing rite of summer, but it…
Back to School: News Vermont Families Can Use From ‘Seven Days’
Former Kids VT managing editor Alison Novak now covers K-12 education and childcare for our parent publication, Seven Days. As a former elementary school teacher…
