🦷📚 Toothy Tales & Sparkling Smiles! 😁

May is Dental Care Month—a perfect time to teach our little ones the importance of keeping those bright smiles healthy and clean! At Smart Kidz Club, we've handpicked four engaging books that turn dental hygiene into a fun and educational adventure you and your child can enjoy together.

Start with the basics!

Our two knowledge-based books, Brushing Your Teeth and Flossing Your Teeth, are simple and clear guides that help children understand why and how we care for our teeth every day. These books are perfect for building good habits early and making morning and bedtime routines a breeze.

Then add a splash of storytime fun!

In A Date with the Dentist, your child will meet a young girl who's a little scared of visiting the dentist. This sweet rhyming story helps kids see that dentist visits don't have to be scary—and that a healthy smile is something to be proud of!

And don't miss Lyla and the Big Red Lollipop, a delightful tale about a girl who loves lollipops. But will her sugary craving bring her joy… or a toothache? This story is a gentle (and funny!) way to talk about making healthy choices.

💡 Reading these stories together is a great way to start conversations about hygiene, build confidence around dentist visits, and encourage better brushing habits—all while having fun!

Let's make this May full of smiles and sparkling teeth.

📚 Reminder: May is Get Caught Reading Month! 📸

Snap a pic of your child caught reading—in bed, in the car, outside, or on the Smart Kidz Club app—and share it on social media with #GetCaughtReading @SmartKidzClub.

🎉 Your photo might be featured in our newsletter or on our socials!

Ready, set… read and snap! 📷📖✨

📖✨ Is Your Child's Reading Experience "Just Right"?

If you haven't watched our video (14 min.) on the Goldilocks Effect, now's the time! Learn how Dr. John Hutton's research shows that not all digital reading is created equal—and how Smart Kidz Club offers the just right format to support healthy brain development and real literacy growth.

Already seen it? Great! 📺 Check out more short, helpful parent videos in the app under Parent Resources—they're designed to support you as you guide your child's reading journey.

💡 Whether your child is beginning to read, building fluency, or acquiring knowledge choosing the right kind of reading matters—and we're here to help every step of the way!

📚 Explore All the Fun Themes on May's Choice Board! 🎉

May is full of meaningful moments—and our Smart Kidz Club May Choice Board is the perfect way to celebrate them through reading! We've included fun reads for special days like Endangered Species Day, World Turtle Day, and even Wyoming Day!

Take a moment to explore the full Choice Board with your child. There's something new to spark their curiosity every week—and it's a great way to keep the #GetCaughtReading spirit going all month long!

📚 New Releases You Don't Want to Miss!

This month, we've added four exciting books to the Smart Kidz Club library—perfect for sparking curiosity, building skills, and encouraging empathy. Take a virtual trip to the Asian Landmark: The Kremlin – Russia, then revisit a childhood favorite with a lively retelling of The Three Little Pigs! Check out the Hearable: Meet Kyle, a thoughtful story that helps kids understand and appreciate differences. And for growing readers, Keith Goes Shopping is a new Grade 2 decodable that builds phonics confidence through a relatable everyday adventure. Be sure to check them out and add some fresh reads to your child's bookshelf this May!